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Bear Creek

Pennsylvania · 291 residents · 1.896 sq mi
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Bear Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $267,100. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 98% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
291
+2%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
153 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.9
+12%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1813034255476692000201020202024Bear Creek
2024628
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,250
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,789
+82%since 2000
from $33,324 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,100
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $232,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $913 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
12.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−45%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(21)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.7%(54)
Diversity Score
19
+613%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+96%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.8%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.4%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Creek, Pennsylvania?

Bear Creek, Pennsylvania has about 291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bear Creek, Pennsylvania earns about $126,250 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 $267,100, and the typical rent is about $1,500 a month.

How educated are people in Bear Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 62.0% 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 8.3% of people in Bear Creek, Pennsylvania 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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