Bell County | |
|---|---|
 Bell County Courthouse in Pineville | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°44′N 83°40′W / 36.74°N 83.67°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | February 5, 1867 |
| Named for | Joshua Fry Bell |
| Seat | Pineville |
| Largest city | Middlesboro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 361 sq mi (930 km2) |
| • Land | 359 sq mi (930 km2) |
| • Water | 2.1 sq mi (5 km2) 0.6% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 24,097 |
| • Density | 67/sq mi (26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | bellcounty |
Bell County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,097. Its county seat is Pineville.
