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 $52,601 with a poverty rate of 13.45%. The median age in Bear Creek is 41.3 years: 40.5 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bear Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,405 | 90.7% |
| Other race | 119 | 7.68% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 1.61% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 523 | 2.96 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Married | 253 | 3.61 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Non Family | 166 | 1.34 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Female | 85 | 4.25 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Male | 19 | 2.79 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
3.64
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
83.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 266 | 25.7% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 5.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 46 | 4.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 5.02% |
| High School Graduate | 370 | 35.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 5.89% |
| Some College | 182 | 17.58% |
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 | 967 | 702 | 98 |
| Hispanic | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 72.6%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,583 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,068 | $84,545 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,500 | $34,519 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,427 | $29,355 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,180 | $36,250 | $0 |
| Some College | $33,333 | $0 | $0 |
$33,180
Average Earnings
$36,250
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.26% of Bear Creek residents speak only English, while 7.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,401 | 201 | 14.35% |
| Hispanic | 120 | 7 | 5.83% |
| Other | 119 | 6 | 5.04% |
13.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.47%
Male Poverty Rate
18.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bear Creek is White, with 14.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bear Creek is Other, with 5.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 23.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.37% |
| High School | 5.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.92% |
| Female Employed | 4.13% |
| Male Employed | 0.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,250 | $61,571 |
| Households | $38,657 | $52,601 |
| Married Families | $69,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,245 | $29,646 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
79
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 6.83% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
43.1%
Employment Rate
13%
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
61.91%
Born in Bear Creek
96.32%
Native Born
3.68%
Foreign Born
1.68%
Non Citizen
2%
Naturalized
96.32% of Bear Creek residents were born in the United States, with 61.91% having been born in Alabama. 1.68% 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% |