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Bear Creek

California · 346 residents · 0.057 sq mi
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Bear Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,088. Population has grown 50% since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

346
+50%since 2023
from 231 in 2023
2010 – 2024
6,070 / sq mi
+50%since 2023
from 4,053 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
31.6
−2%since 2023
from 32.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
83155226298370201020202024Bear Creek
2024346
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$153,088
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$26,443
+6%since 2023
from $25,030 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.297
−3%since 2023
from 0.307 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

79.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
20.4% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic33.8%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino66.2%(153)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.9%(129)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13%(45)
Black6.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino80.3%(278)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.6%(144)
42
−26%since 2023
from 56 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
US average: 26.5
76.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
13.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
20.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
53.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
35.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
38.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

30.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
69.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
21.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
62.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
37.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Creek, California?

Bear Creek, California has about 346 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bear Creek, California earns about $153,088 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Bear Creek, California?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bear Creek, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bear Creek, California?

About 0.0% of people in Bear Creek, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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