Bear Creek is a CDP located in Merced County California. Bear Creek has a 2024 population of 244. Bear Creek is currently declining at a rate of -1.61% annually but its population has increased by 156.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 95 in 2020.
The average household income in Bear Creek is $122,691 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Bear Creek is 32.3 years: 34.7 years for males, and 29.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bear Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 84.06% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 11.16% |
| Other race | 12 | 4.78% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 45 | 5.58 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 23 | 3.39 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
| Married | 22 | 7.86 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Family | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5.58
Average Family Size
5.58
Average Household Size
66.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 8.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14 | 7.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 69 | 38.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 4.44% |
| Some College | 73 | 40.56% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 103 | 95 | 14 |
| White | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 20 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 13.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,143 | $56,964 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$57,143
Average Earnings
$56,964
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.91% of Bear Creek residents speak only English, while 30.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.09% of the population.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $122,691 |
| Households | - | $122,691 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 11 | 39.29% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 9.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.7%
Labor Force Participation
37.7%
Employment Rate
0%
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
70.52%
Born in Bear Creek
81.27%
Native Born
18.73%
Foreign Born
14.34%
Non Citizen
4.38%
Naturalized
81.27% of Bear Creek residents were born in the United States, with 70.52% having been born in California. 14.34% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 244 | -4 | -1.61% |
| 2023 | 248 | -3 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 251 | 144 | 134.58% |
| 2021 | 107 | 12 | 12.63% |
| 2020 | 95 | -53 | -35.81% |
| 2019 | 148 | -9 | -5.73% |
| 2018 | 157 | -29 | -15.59% |
| 2017 | 186 | 74 | 66.07% |
| 2016 | 112 | -55 | -32.93% |
| 2015 | 167 | -30 | -15.23% |
| 2014 | 197 | 59 | 42.75% |
| 2013 | 138 | -3 | -2.13% |
| 2012 | 141 | -47 | -25% |
| 2011 | 188 | -102 | -35.17% |
| 2010 | 290 | 0 | 0% |