Big Bear Lake is a city located in San Bernardino County California. Big Bear Lake has a 2024 population of 4,993. Big Bear Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,047 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Bear Lake is $106,083 with a poverty rate of 13.87%. The median age in Big Bear Lake is 47.5 years: 47 years for males, and 50.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Bear Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,889 | 76.87% |
| Two or more races | 792 | 15.66% |
| Other race | 204 | 4.03% |
| Asian | 134 | 2.65% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.53% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,171 | 2.32 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 1,013 | 2.92 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 881 | 1.27 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Female | 187 | 3.71 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Male | 90 | 2.87 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 254 | 6.67% |
| Associates Degree | 408 | 10.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 802 | 21.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 492 | 12.92% |
| High School Graduate | 892 | 23.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 2.28% |
| Some College | 873 | 22.93% |
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 | 2,707 | 2,594 | 1,031 |
| Hispanic | 844 | 664 | 147 |
| 2+ Races | 444 | 389 | 107 |
| Asian | 134 | 110 | 75 |
| Other Race | 134 | 110 | 12 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,083 | $81,083 | $85,405 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,500 | $98,021 | $86,932 |
| High School Graduate | $38,239 | $43,083 | $29,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,973 | $23,953 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,510 | $51,250 | $50,053 |
| Some College | $52,396 | $57,250 | $50,833 |
$50,510
Average Earnings
$51,250
Average Male
$50,053
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.62% of Big Bear Lake residents speak only English, while 19.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,297 | 371 | 11.25% |
| Hispanic | 1,493 | 250 | 16.74% |
| Other | 198 | 72 | 36.36% |
| Asian | 134 | 29 | 21.64% |
| Multiple | 786 | 26 | 3.31% |
| Native | 27 | 9 | 33.33% |
| Black | 13 | 1 | 7.69% |
13.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.51%
Male Poverty Rate
11.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Bear Lake is Other, with 36.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Bear Lake is Multiple, with 3.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.12% |
| High School | 14.66% |
| Some College | 13.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.62% |
| Male Employed | 6.66% |
| Female Employed | 5.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,242 | $129,287 |
| Households | $70,020 | $106,083 |
| Married Families | $96,705 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,485 | $68,319 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
366
Number of Veterans
356
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 215 |
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
| 75+ | 92 |
| 55 to 64 | 75 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 327 | 10.48% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 7.83% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 3.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
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
67.15%
Born in Big Bear Lake
87.78%
Native Born
12.22%
Foreign Born
4.49%
Non Citizen
7.73%
Naturalized
87.78% of Big Bear Lake residents were born in the United States, with 67.15% having been born in California. 4.49% 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 | 4,927 | -13 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 4,940 | -13 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 4,953 | -14 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 4,967 | -13 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 4,980 | -13 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 4,993 | -14 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 5,007 | -25 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 5,032 | -23 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 5,055 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 5,047 | -276 | -5.19% |
| 2019 | 5,323 | 18 | 0.34% |
| 2018 | 5,305 | 25 | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 5,280 | 31 | 0.59% |
| 2016 | 5,249 | 39 | 0.75% |
| 2015 | 5,210 | 40 | 0.77% |
| 2014 | 5,170 | 30 | 0.58% |
| 2013 | 5,140 | 15 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 5,125 | 31 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 5,094 | 45 | 0.89% |
| 2010 | 5,049 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,438 | 87 | 1.63% |
| 1990 | 5,351 | 424 | 8.61% |