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Bear Creek

California · 290 residents · 0.057 sq mi
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Bear Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,161. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 27.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 59.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 82% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

290
+54%vs 2011
vs 188 in 2011
2010 – 2024
5,088 / sq mi
+54%vs 2011
vs 3,298 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
27.0
−29%vs 2011
vs 38.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 20102024
83155226298370201020202024Bear Creek
2024346
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,161
−84%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $72,625 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
$12,460
−24%vs 2011
vs $16,495 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
59.3%
+13.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
0.562
+20%vs 2011
vs 0.470 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing25.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$631
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $653 in 2011
US average: $853
17.1%
−40.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.8% in 2011
68.3% rent
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
0.0%
−50.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
84.1%
+36.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino89.4%(168)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.8%(45)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30%(87)
Black1.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino58.6%(170)
Asian4.8%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.4%(187)
64
+171%vs 2011
vs 24 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
11.7%
−42.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

82.8%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
17.2%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

37.9%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
8.0%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

71.9%
+12.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.0% in 2011
28.1%
−12.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.0% in 2011
51.0%
+18.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Bear Creek, California?

Bear Creek, California has about 290 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bear Creek, California earns about $11,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bear Creek, California expensive?

In Bear Creek, California, the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Bear Creek, California?

About 0.0% 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 59.3% 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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