Population 32,156 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bell
Household size in Bell
| Period | Bell | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.84 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.88 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.94 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.51 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Bell are large by national standards, averaging 3.51 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.84, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bell
| Period | Bell | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.9 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.0 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Bell is young: half of its residents are under 34.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 27.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bell
| Period | Bell | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Bell: 23.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 24 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bell
Renters in Bell
| Period | Bell | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.1% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.2% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 70.3% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 73.3% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Bell rent: 73.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About four in ten owners (39.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Only nine of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bell
| Period | Bell | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Bell: just 3.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 53 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bell
| Period | Bell | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Bell is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 24 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bell
| Period | Bell | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $937 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,011 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,195 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,617 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$680 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bell pays $1,617 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Los Angeles area ($2,279). Rents are up $680 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 39.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bell
Bachelor's degrees in Bell
| Period | Bell | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bell: 9.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 46 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bell
| Period | Bell | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 44.5% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 53.4% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 57.8% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.0 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over four in ten adults in Bell never finished high school, well above the national share: only 57.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 16.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 31 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bell
| Period | Bell | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Bell than nationally: unemployment was 7.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bell compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell | 3.51 | 34.0 | 23.8% | 73.3% | 3.9% | 1956 | $1,617 | 9.1% | 57.8% | 7.2% |
| Cudahy | 3.91 | 31.1 | 30.9% | 85.7% | 4.2% | 1967 | $1,688 | 5.9% | 57.7% | 9.7% |
| Maywood | 3.69 | 35.1 | 22.4% | 69.5% | 2.7% | 1952 | $1,536 | 7.7% | 50.5% | 7.6% |
| Vernon | 3.25 | 35.4 | 26.5% | 90.2% | 3.8% | 2012 | $1,439 | 18.1% | 76.0% | 8.4% |
| Huntington Park | 3.76 | 35.5 | 23.3% | 70.4% | 4.5% | 1953 | $1,545 | 8.6% | 53.5% | 8.9% |
| Bell Gardens | 3.92 | 32.7 | 27.0% | 78.8% | 3.6% | 1962 | $1,701 | 6.7% | 52.6% | 5.4% |
| South Gate | 3.69 | 36.3 | 18.1% | 54.6% | 3.3% | 1953 | $1,615 | 11.2% | 59.5% | 7.5% |
| Commerce | 3.71 | 38.3 | 11.8% | 45.8% | 3.1% | 1961 | $1,577 | 11.0% | 62.3% | 4.3% |
| Florence-Graham | 4.21 | 32.3 | 26.3% | 64.0% | 4.4% | 1952 | $1,558 | 7.6% | 48.0% | 9.2% |
| Lynwood | 4.17 | 34.3 | 24.4% | 52.4% | 4.4% | 1954 | $1,658 | 10.6% | 59.8% | 9.5% |
| East Los Angeles | 3.75 | 35.5 | 21.7% | 66.4% | 6.6% | 1951 | $1,544 | 11.4% | 55.5% | 7.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bell. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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