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Bear Grass

North Carolina · 89 residents · 0.254 sq mi
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Bear Grass has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

89
+68%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2025
350 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
36.3
−32%since 2000
from 53.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
4570961211471990201020202024Bear Grass
2024133
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,875
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$22,773
+23%since 2000
from $18,562 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
12.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information36.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food10%
US avg: 2%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$86,800
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$650
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
73.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
26.8% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(83)
Black1.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(8)
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
3.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
+2%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
93.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
47.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 38.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
3.3%
−64.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.7%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
46.3%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
8.5%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Grass, North Carolina?

Bear Grass, North Carolina has about 89 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bear Grass, North Carolina earns about $48,875 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 $86,800, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Bear Grass, North Carolina?

About 11.7% 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 12.2% 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 21 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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