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Bear Creek

Texas · 476 residents (2025 est.) · 1.141 sq mi
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Bear Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,000. Population has grown 43% since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $847,500. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
515
+43%since 2000
from 360 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
451 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
+20%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:476 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
3453914384845312000201020202024Bear Creek
2024515
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,691 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,070
+97%since 2000
from $33,059 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+11%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$847,500
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
1.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+127%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(333)
Black1.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.3%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(428)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(55)
Asian4.7%(24)
Other1.6%(8)
Diversity Score36.9%(190)
Diversity Score
37
+142%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.3%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.2%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.7%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.7%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2017
from 90.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Creek, Texas?

Bear Creek, Texas has about 515 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bear Creek, Texas earns about $121,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bear Creek, Texas expensive?

In Bear Creek, Texas, the median home is worth about $847,500.

How educated are people in Bear Creek, Texas?

About 67.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bear Creek, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bear Creek, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in Bear Creek, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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