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Big Bear City

California · 12,304 residents · 32.015 sq mi
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Big Bear City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,765. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 6,525 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $299,700. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,304
+113%since 2000
from 5,779 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
384 / sq mi
+113%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+9%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K7K9K12K15K1990201020202024Big Bear City
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,765
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,615 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,793
+3%since 2000
from $19,301 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,700
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $635 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
63.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.4
+125%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(4,714)
Black0.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(747)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.5%(1,819)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(9,322)
Black0.6%(72)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(2,323)
Asian0.8%(98)
Other2%(250)
Diversity Score45.7%(5,621)
Diversity Score
46
+45%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Bear City, California?

Big Bear City, California has about 12,304 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Bear City, California earns about $40,765 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 $299,700, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Big Bear City, California?

About 14.2% 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 17.6% 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 7,384 residents, a change of about 150 percent over that period.

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