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Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County)

California · 121 residents · 5.156 sq mi
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Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,000. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 34.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121
−9%since 2000
from 133 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
+15%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1447791111442000201020202024Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County)
2024120
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$23,182
−28%since 2000
from $32,252 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.3%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.120
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food15%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
96.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 97.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(5)
Diversity Score
4
−58%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
17.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
82.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
87.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 121 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County), California?

The typical household in Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County), California earns about $54,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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

In Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County), California, the typical rent is about $900 a month.

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

About 16.2% 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 34.3% of people in Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County), California live below the federal poverty line.

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