Census Bureau data for Bear Creek town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Bear Creek town
- What is the median household income in Bear Creek town?
- The median household income in Bear Creek town is $36,250 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Bear Creek town?
- The poverty rate in Bear Creek town is 17.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Bear Creek town?
- $95,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Bear Creek town?
- The median gross rent in Bear Creek town is $640 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Bear Creek town residents have a college degree?
- 9.5% of adults in Bear Creek town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,317
Median Income
$36,250
Median Home Value
$95,300
Poverty Rate
17.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
10.6%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$2,788 (+8.3%)
Home Value:
+$43,900 (+85.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.3 pp (-15.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.4 pp (+33.8%)
Unemployment:
-1.8 pp (-14.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,317
Median Age
41.0
Female
37.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 92.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Other 5.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
5.5%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$36,250
±$13,688
-$25,777 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$59,054
Median Family Income
$58,929
Poverty Rate
17.6%
+6.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
33.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
39.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
15.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.6%
$10–15k
5.5%
$15–25k
19.6%
$25–35k
14.1%
$35–50k
9.9%
$50–75k
17.1%
$75–100k
16.0%
$100–150k
4.0%
$150–200k
4.6%
$200k+
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
520
Owner-Occupied
81.1%
Renter-Occupied
18.9%
Vacancy Rate
12.5%
Median Home Value
$95,300
-$99,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$640
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
14.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
45.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
30.9%
$50–100k
21.7%
$100–200k
24.9%
$200–300k
8.9%
$300–500k
1.9%
$1M+
1.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.4%
1 vehicle
33.2%
2 vehicles
21.8%
3+
42.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
58.3%
2–4 units
3.8%
Mobile home
33.7%
Housing Age
1970–1999
20.4%
2000–2009
4.8%
2010+
8.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
70.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
9.5%
-18.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.7%
Some College / Associate
18.5%
Less Than High School
6.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
45.3%
Unemployment Rate
10.6%
+5.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
5.1%
Self-Employed
11.1%
Government Workers
12.1%
Private For-Profit
71.7%
Industry
Manufacturing
45.5%
Edu/Health
15.3%
Construction
8.1%
Retail
6.7%
Prof. Services
5.8%
Agriculture
3.5%
Public Admin
3.2%
Information
3.0%
Transportation
2.8%
Wholesale
2.6%
Finance
0.7%
Occupation
Production
47.3%
Management
23.9%
Construction
11.6%
Food Prep
9.7%
Sales
7.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.2 min
Drove Alone
88.6%
Carpool
3.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.1%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
455
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
38.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.1%
5–9
8.4%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
9.0%
20–24
4.6%
25–34
9.6%
35–44
17.8%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
7.2%
65–74
5.0%
75–84
13.6%
85+
2.4%
Under 18: 20.8%
Working age (18–64): 79.2%
65 and over: 16.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.3%
Naturalized Citizen
56.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.5%
With a Disability
30.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
79.7%
Uninsured
20.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
74.1%
Has a Computer
90.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023