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Bear Creek

Texas · 382 residents · 1.141 sq mi
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Bear Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $311,400. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 105% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
382
+6%since 2000
from 360 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
335 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+16%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3453914384845312000201020202024Bear Creek
2024515
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,607
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,691 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,620
+29%since 2000
from $33,059 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food8.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$311,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
5.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
−1%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(18)
Asian1.8%(7)
Other3.9%(15)
Diversity Score23.9%(91)
Diversity Score
24
+57%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+31%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.4%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Creek, Texas?

Bear Creek, Texas has about 382 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bear Creek, Texas earns about $101,607 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 $311,400.

How educated are people in Bear Creek, Texas?

About 60.1% 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 6.3% of people in Bear Creek, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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