Bell County
Origin of the Name
Bell County was named after Peter Hansborough Bell, who served as the third governor of Texas from 1849 to 1853.
Bell County
County Details
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County Seat Belton
Established 1850
Population 370,647
Median Age 32.6
Land Area 1053.83 sq mi
Water Area 36.44 sq mi
Total Area 1090.27 sq mi
Percent Urban 86.31%
Percent Rural 13.69%
Latitude, Longitude 31.1344° N, 97.5247° W