Bells, TN

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Bells

Brims Corner / Quincy

Belle Eagle / Holly Grove

Liberty Hall / Coxville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Bells

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.0%

Households with Children

49.1%

School Enrollment K-12

425

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.4%
School Age (5-17): 21.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.8%
Working Age (35-54): 24.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 7.8%
Seniors (65+): 14.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 15.2%
High School / GED: 40.3%
Some College or Associate's: 29.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 11.7%
Single Parents: 37.4%
Couples & Adults: 25.9%
Living Alone: 25.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 16.8%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 20.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 69.9%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 26.8%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 34.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 65.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 28.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 71.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 80.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 12.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 90.8%
Spanish: 9.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.7%
Elementary (1-4): 7.5%
Middle School (5-8): 9.4%
High School (9-12): 2.5%
College / Graduate: 6.4%
Not Enrolled: 69.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources