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Bear Creek

Wisconsin · 448 residents · 0.922 sq mi
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Bear Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,700. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
448
+8%since 2000
from 415 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
486 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.4
−2%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2533063604134661990201020202024Bear Creek
2024307
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,088
+21%since 2000
from $16,556 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction25.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+30%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(366)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.4%(101)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(273)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino37.9%(170)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(7)
Diversity Score61.4%(275)
Diversity Score
61
+152%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
−6%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+1.9 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
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.1%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
23.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Creek, Wisconsin?

Bear Creek, Wisconsin has about 448 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bear Creek, Wisconsin earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bear Creek, Wisconsin expensive?

In Bear Creek, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $92,700, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Bear Creek, Wisconsin?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bear Creek, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bear Creek, Wisconsin?

About 14.5% of people in Bear Creek, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bear Creek, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Bear Creek, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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