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Big Bear City

California · 12,738 residents · 32.015 sq mi
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Big Bear City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,069. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 6,959 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $296,800. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,738
+120%since 2000
from 5,779 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
398 / sq mi
+120%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+20%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K7K9K12K15K1990201020202024Big Bear City
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,069
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,615 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,878
+44%since 2000
from $19,301 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$296,800
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,119
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $635 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+81%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(8,750)
Black0.7%(93)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(2,879)
Asian1.1%(140)
Other3.8%(486)
Diversity Score55.2%(7,035)
Diversity Score
55
+75%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+75%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 71.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Bear City, California?

Big Bear City, California has about 12,738 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Bear City, California earns about $50,069 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 $296,800, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.

How educated are people in Big Bear City, California?

About 22.8% 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 18.4% 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 7,818 residents, a change of about 159 percent over that period.

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

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