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Bear Creek

Wisconsin · 427 residents · 0.922 sq mi
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Bear Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,969. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
427
+3%since 2000
from 415 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
463 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+8%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2533063604134661990201020202024Bear Creek
2024307
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,969
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,690
+55%since 2000
from $16,556 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.1%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(279)
Black1.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(114)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(32)
Diversity Score63.7%(272)
Diversity Score
64
+161%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.4%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−53.1 ptssince 2013
from 69.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Creek, Wisconsin?

Bear Creek, Wisconsin has about 427 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bear Creek, Wisconsin earns about $47,969 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 $77,400, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Bear Creek, Wisconsin?

About 4.1% 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 16.2% 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 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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