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Bell, California, in Los Angeles county, is 2 miles NE of South Gate, California (center to center) and 6 miles SE of Los Angeles, California. The city is located in the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area. Bell has a population of 36,664.
In Bell, about 44% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Bell. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.
You'll notice more men than women in Bell compared to most places.
In 2000, Bell had a median family income of $30,504.
Residents of Bell gave more campaign money ($1,250) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 31% of the housing units in Bell. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.
In Bell, 81% of commuters drive to work. Bell is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system.
Comparing Bell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Bell colleges • Bell travel • Bell mortgages and property.
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