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Bell, Florida

Bell, Florida
Town of Bell
Bell Town Hall, which originally served as a Seaboard Air Line Railroad train depot.
Bell Town Hall, which originally served as a Seaboard Air Line Railroad train depot.
Motto: 
"In God We Trust"[1]
Location in Gilchrist County and the state of Florida
Location in Gilchrist County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 29°45′16″N 82°51′42″W / 29.75444°N 82.86167°W / 29.75444; -82.86167
Country United States
State Florida
County Gilchrist
IncorporatedAugust 18, 1902[1]
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • MayorElizabeth Estes
 • CouncilorsGary Blakenship,
Michael Moore,
Christopher Sandlin,
Derek Sanders, and
Kris Beasley
 • Town Manager
and Town Clerk
Michelle Rose
 • Town AttorneyDavid Lang Jr.
Area
 • Total1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2)
 • Land1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
69 ft (21 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total518
 • Density316.24/sq mi (122.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
32619
Area code352
FIPS code12-04975[3]
GNIS feature ID0278410[4]
Websitetownofbellflorida.com

Bell is a town in Gilchrist County, Florida, United States. The town is situated in the northern part of the county, and located in North Florida. The population was 518 at the 2020 US Census, up from 456 at the 2010 US Census. It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The town was founded in the 1890s, named after a beauty contest winner, Bell Fletcher. In the early 1900s, a railway was built, passing through the town on its route between Starke and Wannee. A train depot was built circa 1905, and the restored depot building is now the town hall.[1] The Town of Bell was officially incorporated as a municipality on August 18, 1902.[1]

On September 18, 2014, a 51-year-old ex-convict, Don Charles Spirit, shot and murdered his daughter Sarah and her six children. He then committed suicide after police officers responded to the scene of the crime.[5][6][7]

Geography

The exact coordinates for the Town of Bell is located at 29°45′16″N 82°51′42″W / 29.75444°N 82.86167°W / 29.75444; -82.86167 (29.754443, –82.861712).[8]

U.S. Route 129 is the town's Main Street; it leads north 18 miles (29 km) to Branford and south 10 miles (16 km) to Trenton, the Gilchrist County seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Bell has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

Climate data for Bell, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 2000–2019
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 81
(27)
86
(30)
89
(32)
92
(33)
104
(40)
100
(38)
100
(38)
98
(37)
96
(36)
93
(34)
87
(31)
84
(29)
104
(40)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 64.9
(18.3)
68.4
(20.2)
74.6
(23.7)
79.7
(26.5)
86.1
(30.1)
89.7
(32.1)
89.9
(32.2)
89.7
(32.1)
87.3
(30.7)
80.2
(26.8)
73.1
(22.8)
67.2
(19.6)
79.2
(26.2)
Daily mean °F (°C) 52.5
(11.4)
55.9
(13.3)
61.0
(16.1)
66.5
(19.2)
73.6
(23.1)
79.3
(26.3)
80.3
(26.8)
80.4
(26.9)
77.8
(25.4)
69.3
(20.7)
60.5
(15.8)
54.9
(12.7)
67.7
(19.8)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 40.0
(4.4)
43.3
(6.3)
47.4
(8.6)
53.3
(11.8)
61.2
(16.2)
68.8
(20.4)
70.7
(21.5)
71.0
(21.7)
68.4
(20.2)
58.4
(14.7)
48.0
(8.9)
42.6
(5.9)
56.1
(13.4)
Record low °F (°C) 17
(−8)
19
(−7)
21
(−6)
32
(0)
41
(5)
56
(13)
58
(14)
61
(16)
52
(11)
30
(−1)
20
(−7)
17
(−8)
17
(−8)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.05
(103)
3.92
(100)
3.66
(93)
2.40
(61)
3.40
(86)
6.57
(167)
7.83
(199)
9.18
(233)
4.92
(125)
3.51
(89)
2.36
(60)
2.56
(65)
54.36
(1,381)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 8.4 7.2 7.1 5.8 6.1 13.0 16.3 16.4 11.0 6.7 5.6 7.5 111.1
Source 1: NOAA[9]
Source 2: XMACIS2[10]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910243
1920146−39.9%
193016815.1%
19401838.9%
1950108−41.0%
196013424.1%
197022769.4%
19802270.0%
199026717.6%
200034930.7%
201045630.7%
202051813.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 and 2020 census

Bell racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[12] Pop 2020[13] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 398 335 87.28% 64.67%
Black or African American (NH) 2 16 0.44% 3.09%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 2 4 0.44% 0.77%
Asian (NH) 4 6 0.88% 1.16%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 0 2 0.00% 0.39%
Some other race (NH) 0 2 0.00% 0.39%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 1 23 0.22% 4.44%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 49 130 10.75% 25.10%
Total 456 518

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 518 people, 191 households, and 130 families residing in the town.[14]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 456 people, 211 households, and 112 families residing in the town.[15]

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 349 people, 125 households, and 91 families residing in the town. The population density was 213.5 inhabitants per square mile (82.4/km2). There were 149 housing units at an average density of 91.2 per square mile (35.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.99% White, 2.01% African American, 0.29% Native American, 1.43% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.

In 2000, there were 125 households, out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.21.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $30,156, and the median income for a family was $30,987. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,790. About 13.1% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65.

Education

There are several schools that serve the Bell area and are, in turn, served by the Gilchrist County School District.
These schools include:

References

  1. ^ a b c d "About the Town of Bell". townofbellflorida.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Florida man kills 6 grandkids, daughter"
  6. ^ "Florida man kills his daughter and her six children"
  7. ^ "Don Spirit Kills Daughter, Six Grandchildren in Bell, Florida"
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  10. ^ "xmACIS2". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Bell town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Bell town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Bell town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Bell town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.

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