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Bear Creek

Alabama · 1,070 residents · 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 $25,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,000. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,070
+2%since 2000
from 1,053 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
79 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+12%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8951K1K2K2K1990201020202024Bear Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,313
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,959
+47%since 2000
from $14,917 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.598
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$406
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−53.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+44%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,033)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(19)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score6%(64)
Diversity Score
6
+1151%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+96%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Creek, Alabama?

Bear Creek, Alabama has about 1,070 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bear Creek, Alabama earns about $25,313 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 $62,000, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Bear Creek, Alabama?

About 5.7% 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 28.4% 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 49 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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