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Upper Bear Creek

Colorado · 954 residents · 3.785 sq mi
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Upper Bear Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $186,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,075,600. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

954
−3%since 2023
from 980 in 2023
2010 – 2024
252 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 259 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
60.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 60.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
7438751K1K1K201020202024Upper Bear Creek
2024954
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$186,071
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $185,574 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$92,054
−24%since 2023
from $121,178 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.412
−2%since 2023
from 0.420 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,075,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,026,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
85.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
14.8% rent
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
18.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
61.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.8
+4%since 2023
from 5.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(916)
Black2.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(29)
Diversity Score15.6%(153)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(894)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(12)
Diversity Score14.9%(143)
15
−4%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

66.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
31.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−22%since 2023
from 21.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
51.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
47.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
41.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
11.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
59.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
50.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado?

Upper Bear Creek, Colorado has about 954 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado?

The typical household in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado earns about $186,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upper Bear Creek, Colorado expensive?

In Upper Bear Creek, Colorado, the median home is worth about $1,075,600.

How educated are people in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado?

About 66.5% of adults age 25 and over in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado?

About 3.6% of people in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado 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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