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Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County)

California · 128 residents · 5.156 sq mi
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Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $187,604. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 138% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
128
−4%since 2000
from 133 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
25 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.0
+28%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1447791111442000201020202024Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County)
2024120
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$187,604
+152%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$104,795
+225%since 2000
from $32,252 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
+65.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
84.8%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
15.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(6)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.8%(18)
Diversity Score
14
+40%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.4%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
47.3%
+27.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
61.9%
+37.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 87.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.4%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
28.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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BEAR VALLEY CDP (ALPINE COUNTY) VS
South Lake Tahoe
Income$82,002−56%
Home value$682,400
Population21,115+17496%
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BEAR VALLEY CDP (ALPINE COUNTY) VS
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Income$87,785−53%
Home value$486,000
Population12,114+9995%
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BEAR VALLEY CDP (ALPINE COUNTY) VS
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Income$67,274−64%
Home value$473,100
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BEAR VALLEY CDP (ALPINE COUNTY) VS
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Income$77,219−59%
Home value$423,400
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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 128 residents according to the 2020 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 $187,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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

About 78.4% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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