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Bear Rocks

Pennsylvania · 1,258 residents · 3.238 sq mi
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Bear Rocks has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,758. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $214,100. With a median age of 57.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,258
+2%since 2023
from 1,239 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
389 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 383 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
57.4
+1%since 2023
from 57.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7488871K1K1K201020202024Bear Rocks
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,758
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $66,688 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,567
+1%since 2023
from $49,944 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+4%since 2023
from 0.421 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $220,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
6.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−7%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(84)
Diversity Score15.8%(196)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(54)
Diversity Score10.3%(129)
Diversity Score
10
−35%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
−10%since 2023
from 32.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 78.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
Female
46.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Rocks, Pennsylvania?

Bear Rocks, Pennsylvania has about 1,258 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bear Rocks, Pennsylvania earns about $69,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bear Rocks, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bear Rocks, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $214,100.

How educated are people in Bear Rocks, Pennsylvania?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bear Rocks, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bear Rocks, Pennsylvania?

About 6.0% of people in Bear Rocks, 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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