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CITY · 2010 ACS

Upper Bear Creek

Colorado · 1,059 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 $86,316. Population has grown 30% since 2011. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $399,400. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 53% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,059
+30%vs 2011
vs 816 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
280 / sq mi
+30%vs 2011
vs 216 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
51.0
−10%vs 2011
vs 56.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,316
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $77,788 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,848
−3%vs 2011
vs $56,405 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.465 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$399,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $470,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−26.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.2% in 2011
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.3%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
−23%vs 2011
vs 6.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(807)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score2.7%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,003)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(19)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(61)
Diversity Score
6
+110%vs 2011
vs 3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.1%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 32.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.9%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.0%
−12.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.8%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.2% in 2011
Female
51.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.8% in 2011
Foreign born
5.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado?

Upper Bear Creek, Colorado has about 1,059 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado earns about $86,316 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 $399,400, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado?

About 68.0% 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 9.1% of people in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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