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Upper Bear Creek

Colorado · 984 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 $155,428. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $1,006,300. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 107% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

984
+6%since 2019
from 925 in 2019
2010 – 2024
260 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 244 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
58.8
+9%since 2019
from 54.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
7438751K1K1K201020202024Upper Bear Creek
2024954
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$155,428
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $116,536 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$80,446
+19%since 2019
from $67,396 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services16.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,006,300
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $630,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
91.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 82.4% in 2019
8.9% rent
6.5
+20%since 2019
from 5.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(869)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(37)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other1.3%(12)
Diversity Score14.4%(134)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(897)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(50)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.1%(11)
Diversity Score16%(157)
16
+11%since 2019
from 14 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

67.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 60.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
33.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2019
from 22.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
+3%since 2019
from 24.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
59.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 58.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
62.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 64.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
63.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
46.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
12.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado?

Upper Bear Creek, Colorado has about 984 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado earns about $155,428 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 $1,006,300.

How educated are people in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado?

About 67.0% 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 0.0% 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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