Bell County, Kentucky
Bell County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Bell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,691 and a population density of 31 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,482 inhabitants. Its county seat is Pineville. The county was created 159 years ago in 1867.
County Snapshot
Bell County at a glance
Bell County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Kentucky counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
MiddlesboroPopulation 10,730
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Bell County
| Population | 25,482 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Bell County |
| Area | 936 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.7307,-83.6741 |
| Named for | Joshua Fry Bell |
| Capital | Pineville |
| Establishment | February 28, 1867 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:32:19 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 27 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Bell County is located at 36°43'50"N 83°40'27"W (36.7306500, -83.6740900). It has 7 neighbors: Clay County, Harlan County, Knox County, Leslie County, Whitley County, Claiborne County and Lee County.
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The largest city of Bell County is Middlesboro with a population of 10,730. Other cities include and Pineville population 1,692. See all Bell County cities & populated places.
Bell County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bell County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesboro | 10,730 | City in Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Pineville | 1,692 | A city in Bell County, Kentucky |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Bell County
Official Website- Pineville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bell County decreased by 12.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,691 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,658 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,284 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,031 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,826 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,370 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,204 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,863 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,487 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,032 | -1.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,482 | -2.16% | estimation process |
People born in Bell County (1)
American actor Keith Stallworth was born in Bell County
Other places with the same name (1)
- Bell County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 369,927 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
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| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
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