Bell Gardens, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Bell Gardens | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,029 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 15836.6 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.44% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 30.1 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,748 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Bell Gardens declined by 13.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 38,660 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Bell Gardens has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Bell Gardens | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,525 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.69% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bell Gardens is about 43% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Bell Gardens | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $37,500 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,658 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 21.2% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Bell Gardens is about 1.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,658 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bell Gardens spend about 57 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 238 hours, about 9.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bell Gardens | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 57.1 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 238 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,372 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 55,827 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,243 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Bell Gardens is 29 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bell Gardens has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Bell Gardens | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.91 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Bell Gardens has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Bell Gardens | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 27.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bell Gardens, California.
What is the population of Bell Gardens, California?
The population of Bell Gardens, California is 39,029, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Bell Gardens, California?
The population density of Bell Gardens, California is 15836.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Bell Gardens, California?
The median household income in Bell Gardens, California is $55,525, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Bell Gardens, California?
The median home price in Bell Gardens, California is $37,500, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Bell Gardens, California?
The unemployment rate in Bell Gardens, California is 6.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.