Bear Creek is a town located in Marion County Alabama. Bear Creek has a 2024 population of 1,062. Bear Creek is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 2.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,038 in 2020.
The average household income in Bear Creek is $51,465 with a poverty rate of 14.63%. The median age in Bear Creek is 41.3 years: 41 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bear Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,229 | 93.32% |
| Other race | 73 | 5.54% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.53% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 455 | 2.89 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Non Family | 177 | 1.32 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Married | 176 | 3.84 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Female | 76 | 4.39 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 26 | 2.85 | 100 | 0 |
3.82
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
81.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 23.31% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 5.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60 | 6.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 2.7% |
| High School Graduate | 329 | 37.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 6.31% |
| Some College | 164 | 18.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 844 | 617 | 83 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 14.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,068 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $36,797 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,574 | $28,088 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,969 | $37,308 | $0 |
| Some College | $35,000 | $67,788 | $0 |
$32,969
Average Earnings
$37,308
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.44% of Bear Creek residents speak only English, while 6.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,219 | 181 | 14.85% |
| Native | 7 | 6 | 85.71% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 5 | 6.41% |
14.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.46%
Male Poverty Rate
19.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bear Creek is Native, with 85.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bear Creek is Hispanic, with 6.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 26.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.11% |
| High School | 4.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 28% |
| Female Employed | 8.54% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,929 | $62,583 |
| Households | $36,250 | $51,465 |
| Married Families | $74,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,044 | $30,214 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
68
Number of Veterans
64
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 6.72% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.3%
Labor Force Participation
40.5%
Employment Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.16%
Born in Bear Creek
97.72%
Native Born
2.28%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
1.29%
Naturalized
97.72% of Bear Creek residents were born in the United States, with 58.16% having been born in Alabama. 0.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,092 | 6 | 0.55% |
| 2028 | 1,086 | 6 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 1,080 | 6 | 0.56% |
| 2026 | 1,074 | 6 | 0.56% |
| 2025 | 1,068 | 6 | 0.56% |
| 2024 | 1,062 | 6 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 1,056 | 5 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 1,051 | 10 | 0.96% |
| 2021 | 1,041 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 1,038 | -27 | -2.54% |
| 2019 | 1,065 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 1,063 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 1,062 | 3 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 1,059 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 1,061 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 1,063 | 3 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 1,060 | -9 | -0.84% |
| 2012 | 1,069 | -5 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 1,074 | 10 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 1,064 | 0 | 0% |