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Bear Creek

Pennsylvania · 302 residents (2025 est.) · 1.896 sq mi
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Bear Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $160,962. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 344 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $412,700. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% 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

Total population
628
+121%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
331 / sq mi
+121%since 2000
from 150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
−26%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:302 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
1813034255476692000201020202024Bear Creek
2024628
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$160,962
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,296
+69%since 2000
from $33,324 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−10%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$412,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $232,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
0.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−57.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−34%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(535)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(82)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(7)
Diversity Score32.1%(202)
Diversity Score
32
+1127%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.2 min
+207%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.0%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2017
from 80.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Creek, Pennsylvania?

Bear Creek, Pennsylvania has about 628 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bear Creek, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bear Creek, Pennsylvania earns about $160,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bear Creek, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bear Creek, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $412,700.

How educated are people in Bear Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 51.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bear Creek, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bear Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 2.5% of people in Bear Creek, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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