Bell County GIS Maps
Bell County, Kentucky, has 24,097 residents and covers 359.1 square miles. The population declined 16% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Bell County is 21013.
Middlesborough is the county's largest population center. Bell County also includes 11 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 19 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Bell County Trends
- Population
- 24,097▾
- Median Home Value
- $83,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,135▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Bell County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Bell County Population
Bell County had 24,097 residents in 2020. That was 16% lower than in 2010. Bell County had 5,963 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 67 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Middlesboro, Pineville and Arjay.
Population Trend in Bell County KY
Bell County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Bell County Zip Codes
Bell County has 11 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Middlesboro (40965), Pineville (40977) and Arjay (40902). Middlesboro is the largest zip by population, with about 12,477 residents or 52% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 89% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Bell County KY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40965 | Middlesboro | 12,477 | ▾ -8.1% |
| 40977 | Pineville | 8,196 | ▾ -20.9% |
| 40902 | Arjay | 727 | ▾ -41.3% |
| 40856 | Miracle | 524 | ▾ -30.7% |
| 40940 | Frakes | 518 | ▴ 8.4% |
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Bell County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Bell County Demographics
Bell County has a median age of 41.2, which makes the county a little older than Kentucky overall. About 21.8% of residents are under 18, while 18.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 13.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Bell County KY
Median Age
41.2
Under 18
21.8%
Age 65+
18.8%
Bachelor's+
13.9%
Bell County School Districts
Bell County is served by 3 public school districts with 4,135 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Bell County, Middlesboro Independent and Pineville Independent. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Bell County KY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell County School District | 2,436 | 58.9% | ▾ -0.2% |
| Middlesboro Independent School District | 1,168 | 28.2% | ▴ 3% |
| Pineville Independent School District | 531 | 12.8% | ▾ -6.7% |
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Bell County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Bell County Housing & Real Estate
Bell County has a median home value of $83,000 and a median gross rent of $617. About 61% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kentucky median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $194,600 and homes spent about 91 days on the market.
Bell County Housing Mix
Bell County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Bell County Housing Trends
Bell County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Bell County, KY
Bell County has 1,061 business listings across 323 categories. The largest categories in Bell County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (49, 4.6%), Baptist Church (25, 2.4%), and Medical Offices (20, 1.9%). The full Bell County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Bell County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Bell County, KY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 49 | 4.6% |
| Baptist Church | 25 | 2.4% |
| Medical Offices | 20 | 1.9% |
| Fast Food | 20 | 1.9% |
| Convenience Stores | 19 | 1.8% |
| Gas Stations | 18 | 1.7% |
| Discount Store | 17 | 1.6% |
| ATMs | 16 | 1.5% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 16 | 1.5% |
| Beauty Salons | 15 | 1.4% |
Bell County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Spero Health | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Middlesboro |
| Wilderness Trail Manor | Accommodation | Pineville |
| Greene and Greene | Accountant | Middlesboro |
| Chain Rock | Active Life | Pineville |
| Middlesboro-Bell County Airport | Airport | Middlesboro |
| Air Evac Lifeteam 33 | Ambulance And Ems Services | Middlesboro |
| Engle's Drive-In | American Restaurants | Bell County |
| He Hu Darz | Amusement Park | Middlesboro |
| Tate's TNR & Rescue | Animal Rescue Service | Middlesboro |
| Bell County Animal Shelter | Animal Shelters | Bell County |
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Bell County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Bell County Basemaps
Bell County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Bell County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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