Bell County, Texas
Bell County: County in Texas, United States
About
Bell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 310,235 and a population density of 110 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 369,927 inhabitants. Its county seat is Belton. The county was created 174 years ago in 1849.
Bell County is located in central Texas, north of Austin. It was founded in 1850 and named after Peter Hansborough Bell, the third governor of Texas.
Settlers first arrived in the 1830s and established cotton plantations and farms along the Little River. The economy was largely agricultural until the 1870s. In 1942, Fort Hood was established as a military training base and remains the largest active duty armored post in the country.
Major Cities and Attractions
The largest city and county seat is Killeen, with over 150,000 residents. Other notable cities include:
- Temple - Known for its medical facilities and regional airport
- Belton - Home to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
- Harker Heights - A rapidly growing suburb of Killeen
Fort Hood is a huge facility covering over 80,000 acres. The public can visit the Fort Hood Museums to learn about military history.
Stillhouse Hollow Lake offers boating, fishing, and camping opportunities right outside Belton. The area has hiking and biking trails along the lake shoreline.
Key Industries
As home to Fort Hood, the defense industry and military drive the economy and workforce in Bell County. Over 40,000 active duty personnel work on base.
Other major employers include health care, education, and retail services. The Temple Medical and Education District provides over 30,000 jobs in the health sector.
In summary, Bell County's economy and growth has been shaped by the presence of the massive Fort Hood base. The area offers attractions like Stillhouse Hollow Lake and museums in addition to medical facilities anddefense industry jobs.
Quick Facts about Bell County
| Population : | 369,927 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Bell County |
| Twitter username : | bellcountytx |
| Area : | 2818 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 96.6% |
| Named for : | Peter Hansborough Bell |
| Altitude : | 568 feet / 173 meters |
| Capital : | Belton |
| Capital city : | Bell County is capital of Copperas Cove |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:11:55 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 131 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 16.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bell County is located at 31°2'16"N 97°28'42"W (31.0376700, -97.4782000). It has 6 neighbors: Burnet County, Coryell County, Falls County, Lampasas County, McLennan County and Milam County.
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The largest city of Bell County is Killeen with a population of 153,991. Other cities include, Temple population 80,761, Harker Heights population 33,071, Belton population 23,196 and Nolanville population 6,150. See all Bell County cities & populated places.
Bell County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bell County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Killeen | 153,991 | The 11th most populous city in Texas. |
| Temple | 80,761 | The most populous city in Bell County, Texas. |
| Harker Heights | 33,071 | City in Bell County, Texas, United States |
| Belton | 23,196 | City in Texas, USA |
| Nolanville | 6,150 | City in Bell County, Texas, United States |
| Morgans Point Resort | 4,170 | City in Texas, United States |
| Salado | 2,379 | Village in the United States |
| Troy | 2,191 | City in Bell County, Texas |
| Little River-Academy | 2,048 | City in Bell County, Texas, United States |
| Lone Star | 1,473 | City in Bell County, Texas, United States |
| Rogers | 1,253 | Town in Texas, United States |
| Holland | 1,189 | Town in Texas, United States |
| Union Grove | 372 | City in Upshur County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Bell County
Bell County has 6 neighbours.
- Burnet County county in Texas, United States
- Coryell County county in Texas, United States
- Falls County county in Texas, United States
- Lampasas County county in Texas, United States
- McLennan County county in Texas, United States
- Milam County county in Texas, United States
- Belton
Demographics
The population of Bell County increased by 16.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 310,235 | - | census |
| 2011 | 315,799 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 324,963 | 2.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 327,028 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 330,149 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 336,076 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 341,094 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 347,377 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 355,397 | 2.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 362,924 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 369,927 | 1.89% | estimation process |
People born in Bell County (8)
People born in Bell County, including politician Miriam A. Ferguson, Texas politician Edgar E. Witt, US politician, rancher, businessman and veterinarian Jimmie Don Aycock, .
List
- Patricia Pearcy (actress) she was born in 08/08/1947
- Wayne Smith (Texas engineer and politician) he was born in 17/08/1943
- Aaron Davidson (American lawyer) he was born in 21/04/1971
- Pleasant Thomas Miller he was born in 24/07/1875
- Walter Milner he was born in 01/01/1913
Other places with the same name (2)
- Bell County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 25,482 people.
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
