Big Bear City is a CDP located in San Bernardino County California. Big Bear City has a 2024 population of 12,828. Big Bear City is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,621 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Bear City is $88,531 with a poverty rate of 15.33%. The median age in Big Bear City is 44.3 years: 43 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Bear City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,077 | 80.66% |
| Two or more races | 1,454 | 11.64% |
| Other race | 434 | 3.47% |
| Native American | 240 | 1.92% |
| Black or African American | 117 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 114 | 0.91% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.46% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,300 | 2.35 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Married | 2,245 | 3.06 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Non Family | 2,094 | 1.35 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Female | 498 | 2.9 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Male | 463 | 2.86 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
71.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 377 | 4.29% |
| Associates Degree | 817 | 9.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,792 | 20.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 705 | 8.02% |
| High School Graduate | 2,338 | 26.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 344 | 3.92% |
| Some College | 2,413 | 27.46% |
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 | 6,602 | 6,280 | 1,831 |
| Hispanic | 1,589 | 1,235 | 401 |
| 2+ Races | 934 | 761 | 205 |
| Other Race | 209 | 133 | 43 |
| Native American | 128 | 128 | 0 |
| Black | 117 | 117 | 116 |
| Asian | 114 | 100 | 93 |
| Islander | 57 | 57 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 99.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,731 | $0 | $52,593 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,409 | $64,435 | $94,545 |
| High School Graduate | $40,033 | $48,984 | $31,659 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,828 | $48,402 | $21,726 |
| Overall | $48,003 | $51,013 | $45,501 |
| Some College | $48,732 | $53,333 | $37,363 |
$48,003
Average Earnings
$51,013
Average Male
$45,501
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.01% of Big Bear City residents speak only English, while 14.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,616 | 1,356 | 15.74% |
| Hispanic | 2,881 | 463 | 16.07% |
| Multiple | 1,454 | 183 | 12.59% |
| Other | 403 | 109 | 27.05% |
15.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.62%
Male Poverty Rate
17.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Bear City is Other, with 27.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Bear City is Multiple, with 12.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.7% |
| Some College | 6.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.22% |
| Male Employed | 9.18% |
| Female Employed | 8.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,566 | $103,074 |
| Households | $72,457 | $88,531 |
| Married Families | $108,943 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,236 | $64,248 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,128
Number of Veterans
1,051
Male Veterans
77
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 479 |
| First Gulf War | 219 |
| Second Gulf War | 169 |
| Korea | 129 |
| World War II | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 341 |
| 75+ | 284 |
| 55 to 64 | 274 |
| 35 to 54 | 154 |
| 18 to 34 | 75 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 884 | 11% |
| Hispanic | 328 | 15.91% |
| 2+ Races | 143 | 14.99% |
| Other Race | 68 | 19.32% |
| Black | 27 | 23.08% |
| Asian | 6 | 5.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
8%
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
73.55%
Born in Big Bear City
95.15%
Native Born
4.85%
Foreign Born
1.68%
Non Citizen
3.17%
Naturalized
95.15% of Big Bear City residents were born in the United States, with 73.55% having been born in California. 1.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,828 | 38 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 12,790 | 37 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 12,753 | -160 | -1.24% |
| 2021 | 12,913 | 292 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 12,621 | -842 | -6.25% |
| 2019 | 13,463 | 151 | 1.13% |
| 2018 | 13,312 | 126 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 13,186 | -673 | -4.86% |
| 2016 | 13,859 | 324 | 2.39% |
| 2015 | 13,535 | 972 | 7.74% |
| 2014 | 12,563 | 416 | 3.42% |
| 2013 | 12,147 | 519 | 4.46% |
| 2012 | 11,628 | 124 | 1.08% |
| 2011 | 11,504 | -800 | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 12,304 | 0 | 0% |