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Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County)

California · 120 residents · 5.156 sq mi
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Population has declined 10% since 2000. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $470,000. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% 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
120
−10%since 2000
from 133 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.5
+22%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1447791111442000201020202024Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County)
2024120
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$48,568
+51%since 2000
from $32,252 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
+71.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
+162%since 2010
from 0.120 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services17.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$470,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
90.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 97.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.8%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
34.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.4%
−53.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
30.3%
+30.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.5%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2011
from 87.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
61.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County), California?

Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County), California has about 120 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County), California expensive?

In Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County), California, the median home is worth about $470,000.

How educated are people in Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County), California?

About 80.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County), California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County), California?

About 0.0% of people in Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County), California live below the federal poverty line.

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