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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Big Bear City

California · 5,779 residents · 32.015 sq mi
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Big Bear City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,615. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $116,500. Households here earn about 25% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,779
+17%since 1990
from 4,920 in 1990
1990 – 2024
181 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 154 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+16%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K7K9K12K15K1990201020202024Big Bear City
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,615
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,100 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,301
+48%since 1990
from $13,029 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.6%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$116,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $105,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$635
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $570 in 1990
US average: $602
71.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
28.4% rent
3.3
−9%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(4,744)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(390)
Asian0.5%(24)
Diversity Score24.4%(1,203)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(4,714)
Black0.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(747)
Asian0.4%(26)
Diversity Score31.5%(1,819)
31
+29%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−18%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Bear City, California?

Big Bear City, California has about 5,779 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Big Bear City, California?

The typical household in Big Bear City, California earns about $35,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Bear City, California expensive?

In Big Bear City, California, the median home is worth about $116,500, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Big Bear City, California?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Big Bear City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Bear City, California?

About 6.6% of people in Big Bear City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Bear City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Bear City, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 859 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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