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Bear Grass

North Carolina · 73 residents · 0.254 sq mi
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Bear Grass has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value is $85,000. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

73
+38%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2025
287 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
51.3
−4%since 2000
from 53.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
4570961211471990201020202024Bear Grass
2024133
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$19,451
+5%since 2000
from $18,562 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
1.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.273
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information35.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade19%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$85,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,083
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $853
18.9%
−58.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
27.0% rent
16.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
19.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.8
−48%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(64)
Black8.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.6%(14)
20
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
76.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
23.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
23.8%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

27.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
72.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
15.5%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Grass, North Carolina?

Bear Grass, North Carolina has about 73 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bear Grass, North Carolina?

The typical household in Bear Grass, North Carolina earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bear Grass, North Carolina expensive?

In Bear Grass, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Bear Grass, North Carolina?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bear Grass, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bear Grass, North Carolina?

About 1.5% of people in Bear Grass, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bear Grass, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bear Grass, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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