Bells is a city in Grayson County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,521 at the 2020 census, up from 1,392 at the 2010 census.[4] The city lies north of Dallas and is part of the Sherman–Denison Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Bells, Texas | |
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| Nickname(s): Crossroads of Friendliness, The Big Grape | |
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| Coordinates: 33°37′31″N 96°24′30″W / 33.62528°N 96.40833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Grayson |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.24 sq mi (5.80 km2) |
| • Land | 2.24 sq mi (5.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,521 |
| • Density | 680/sq mi (260/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 75414 |
| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-07420[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411675[2] |
| Website | www |
History
editBells had its start in the early 1870s when the railroad was extended to that point.[5] According to local tradition, the ringing of church bells to greet the arrival of the railroad caused the name to be selected.[6]
Geography
editBells is located in eastern Grayson County, at the intersection of U.S. Route 69 and Texas State Highway 56. US 69 leads northwest 13 miles (21 km) to Denison and south 7 miles (11 km) to Whitewright, while Highway 56 leads west 12 miles (19 km) to Sherman, the Grayson County seat, and east 14 miles (23 km) to Bonham. U.S. Route 82, a four-lane freeway, passes through the northern part of Bells, also leading to Sherman and Bonham.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Bells has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all land.[4]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 65 | — | |
| 1890 | 429 | 560.0% | |
| 1900 | 474 | 10.5% | |
| 1910 | 496 | 4.6% | |
| 1920 | 585 | 17.9% | |
| 1930 | 428 | −26.8% | |
| 1940 | 454 | 6.1% | |
| 1950 | 614 | 35.2% | |
| 1960 | 707 | 15.1% | |
| 1970 | 778 | 10.0% | |
| 1980 | 846 | 8.7% | |
| 1990 | 962 | 13.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,190 | 23.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,392 | 17.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,521 | 9.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 1,244 | 81.79% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 18 | 1.18% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 23 | 1.51% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 5 | 0.33% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 9 | 0.59% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 113 | 7.43% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 106 | 6.97% |
| Total | 1,521 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,521 people, 673 households, and 475 families residing in the town.
Education
editThe town is served by the Bells Independent School District, with an elementary, junior high and high school.[10]
References
edit- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bells, Texas
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Bells city, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2017.[dead link]
- ^ Bells from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ^ Tarpley, Fred (July 5, 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 23. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ "Texas School Directory 2019-2020" (PDF). Austin, Texas: Texas Education Agency. October 2020. p. 110. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2021.