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Bear Creek

Alabama · 1,054 residents (2025 est.) · 13.627 sq mi
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Bear Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,188. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,474
+40%since 2000
from 1,053 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
108 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+12%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,054 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8951K1K2K2K1990201020202024Bear Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,188
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,510
+44%since 2000
from $14,917 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
−24%since 2010
from 0.598 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+14%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,043)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,450)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(19)
Diversity Score4%(59)
Diversity Score
4
+741%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.8%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−62.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 62.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Creek, Alabama?

Bear Creek, Alabama has about 1,474 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bear Creek, Alabama?

The typical household in Bear Creek, Alabama earns about $50,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bear Creek, Alabama expensive?

In Bear Creek, Alabama, the median home is worth about $96,900, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Bear Creek, Alabama?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bear Creek, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bear Creek, Alabama?

About 16.4% of people in Bear Creek, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bear Creek, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Bear Creek, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 453 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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