Bells, Texas

Bells, Texas

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Bells, Texas
settlement_type = Town
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map_caption = Location of Bells, Texas



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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Texas
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Grayson

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area_total_km2 = 5.9
area_land_km2 = 5.9
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area_total_sq_mi = 2.3
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1190
population_density_km2 = 201.0
population_density_sq_mi = 520.7

timezone = Central (CST)
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timezone_DST = CDT
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elevation_m = 210
elevation_ft = 689
latd = 33 |latm = 36 |lats = 49 |latNS = N
longd = 96 |longm = 24 |longs = 39 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 75414
area_code = 903
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blank_info = 48-07420GR|2
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Bells is a town in Grayson County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,190 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Sherman–Denison Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Bells is located at coor dms|33|36|49|N|96|24|39|W|city (33.613636, -96.410785)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (5.9 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,190 people, 484 households, and 345 families residing in the town. The population density was 520.7 people per square mile (200.6/km²). There were 525 housing units at an average density of 229.7/sq mi (88.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.96% White, 0.17% African American, 1.01% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.34% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races, and 2.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population.

There were 484 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,711, and the median income for a family was $44,500. Males had a median income of $32,596 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,089. About 9.0% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Town of Bells is served by the Bells Independent School District.

References

External links

* [http://www.bellstexas.com www.BellsTexas.com - Website maintained by local residents.]


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