Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bell City, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

496

Median Agei

34.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.6%390

Two or More

15.9%79

Hispanic/Latino

5.4%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.8%26

High School Diploma

44.4%132

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%23

Some College (1+ yr)

3%9

Associate's Degree

4%12

Bachelor's Degree

8.8%26

Master's Degree

1.7%5

HS or Higher

78.5%

BA or Higher

10.4%

Graduate+

1.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$47,500

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44.9%96

Renter-Occupied

55.1%118

Total Units

230

Homeownership

44.9%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

52.1%50

$50K–$100K

35.4%34

$100K–$150K

2.1%2

$150K–$200K

3.1%3

$200K–$300K

7.3%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.7%4

2000–2009

9.1%21

1990–1999

9.1%21

1980–1989

33%76

1970–1979

13.9%32

1960–1969

8.3%19

1950–1959

6.5%15

1940–1949

7.8%18

1939 or earlier

10.4%24

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.4%125

Utility Gas

31.3%67

Bottled/LP Gas

8.4%18

No Fuel

1.4%3

Wood

0.5%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

—

Mean Household Incomei

$41,430

Per Capita Incomei

$18,929

Poverty Ratei

36.3%

Unemploymenti

35.5%

Labor Forcei

282

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

35%75

$10K–$15K

8.9%19

$15K–$20K

4.7%10

$20K–$25K

2.8%6

$25K–$30K

0.9%2

$30K–$35K

6.1%13

$35K–$40K

1.9%4

$40K–$45K

3.3%7

$45K–$50K

6.1%13

$50K–$60K

5.6%12

$60K–$75K

6.1%13

$75K–$100K

4.7%10

$100K–$125K

4.7%10

$125K–$150K

5.1%11

$150K–$200K

1.9%4

$200K+

2.3%5

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$227/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 824 homes88% occupied$227/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median

Extremely low income

95%

Very low income

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

44% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

244.8%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

181

Avg. Commutei

23.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

182

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

28(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.7%Insured

14.3%Uninsured