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Bell Arthur, NC
Census-designated place in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Population
374
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
201
ZIP codes
0
Bell Arthur and its ZIP codes
Local data for Bell Arthur, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pitt County. PPP loans are for Bell Arthur.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,996
81,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,647 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bell Arthur, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,428
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bell Arthur, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Bell Arthur
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FarmvilleTown | 3.8 mi | 3.2 |
| GreenvilleCity | 7.7 mi | 38.3 |
| FalklandTown | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| WintervilleTown | 8.2 mi | 4.9 |
| FountainTown | 8.5 mi | 0.9 |
| MauryCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.1 |
| BelvoirCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2 |
| WalstonburgTown | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| AydenTown | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| HookertonTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Snow HillTown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| SimpsonVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| GriftonTown | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| MacclesfieldTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| SaratogaTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| PinetopsTown | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bell Arthur, NC in?
- Bell Arthur is in Pitt County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Bell Arthur, NC?
- About 374 people live in Bell Arthur, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bell Arthur?
- Nearby places include Farmville (3.8 mi), Greenville (7.7 mi), Falkland (7.8 mi), Winterville (8.2 mi), Fountain (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023