Bell
City in Los Angeles County, California
Bell is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 33,559 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 141 ft (43 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maywood, 0.8 miles NW.
- 33,559residents (2020 Census)
- 141 ftelevation · 43 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 13,378 / sq mipopulation density
- 90270main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Bell
Bell is an incorporated city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Located near the center of the former San Antonio Township (abolished after 1960), its population was 33,559 at the 2020 census, down from 35,477 at the 2010 census. Bell is located on the west bank of the Los Angeles River and is a suburb of the city of Los Angeles. At 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2), Bell is the thirteenth-smallest city in the United States with a population of at least 25,000.
In 2007, the U.S. Census Bureau ranked Bell's land area at 1245 out of 1257 cities (defined as incorporated areas) and two unincorporated areas that had a population of at least 25,000 in year 2000. Ten cities in the list of 1267 cities had no land area data (e.g., Goleta, California).
City residents voted to become a charter city in a special municipal election on November 29, 2005. Fewer than 400 voters turned out for that special election. More than half of those votes were dubiously obtained absentee votes. Being a charter city meant that city officials were exempt from state salary caps. A scandal ensued, in which several city officials were indicted for fraud, found guilty on numerous charges and sentenced to up to 12 years in prison, after giving themselves extraordinarily high salaries.
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Living in Bell
- Median household income
- $61,020
- Median home value
- $591,600
- Median rent
- $1,575/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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Bell had 33,559 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 33,559 |
|---|---|
| Density | 13,378 per sq mi (5,165 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bell at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 33,559 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.51 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9797° N, 118.1792° W |
| ZIP codes | 90270, 90201 |
| Official website | cityofbell.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0604870 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bell
- Maywood0.8 mi NW
- Cudahy1.1 mi S
- Bell Gardens1.8 mi SE
- Commerce2.0 mi NE
- Huntington Park2.2 mi W
- Vernon2.3 mi NW
- South Gate2.6 mi S
- Walnut Park2.6 mi W
- East Los Angeles3.6 mi N
- Florence-Graham3.8 mi W
- Downey4.0 mi SE
- Lynwood4.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Bell
What county is Bell in?
Bell is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Bell, CA?
33,559 people lived in Bell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bell, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90270. Other ZIP codes: 90201.
What is the elevation of Bell?
141 feet (43 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bell?
Maywood (0.8 mi), Cudahy (1.1 mi), Bell Gardens (1.8 mi), Commerce (2.0 mi), Huntington Park (2.2 mi).
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