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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Big Bear Lake

California · 5,351 residents · 6.241 sq mi
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Big Bear Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $162,300. With a median age of 38.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 26% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,351
−2%vs 2000
vs 5,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
857 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 871 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.0
−11%vs 2000
vs 42.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Big Bear Lake
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,563
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,447 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,261
−24%vs 2000
vs $21,517 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$162,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $180,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$509
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $581 in 2000
US average: $450
60.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.0% in 2000
40.0% rent
6.1
+16%vs 2000
vs 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(4,433)
Black0.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(745)
Asian0.8%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.6%(1,825)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(5,111)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(420)
Asian0.5%(28)
Other3.6%(195)
Diversity Score26.1%(1,399)
26
−22%vs 2000
vs 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.6%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Big Bear Lake, California?

Big Bear Lake, California has about 5,351 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Big Bear Lake, California earns about $26,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Bear Lake, California expensive?

In Big Bear Lake, California, the median home is worth about $162,300, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Big Bear Lake, California?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Big Bear Lake, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.6% of people in Big Bear Lake, 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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