Bear Creek is a CDP located in Pinellas County Florida. Bear Creek has a 2024 population of 2,086. Bear Creek is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually but its population has decreased by -1.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,114 in 2020.
The average household income in Bear Creek is $96,694 with a poverty rate of 15.26%. The median age in Bear Creek is 53.7 years: 59.4 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bear Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,905 | 91.1% |
| Other race | 130 | 6.22% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.38% |
| 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 | 971 | 2.15 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Non Family | 500 | 1.69 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Married | 419 | 2.68 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Female | 30 | 2.4 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Male | 22 | 2.41 | 100 | 0 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
64.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 3.88% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 6.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 580 | 33.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 336 | 19.18% |
| High School Graduate | 322 | 18.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 2.05% |
| Some College | 292 | 16.67% |
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 | 1,638 | 1,570 | 901 |
| Hispanic | 101 | 65 | 10 |
| Other Race | 91 | 55 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,161 | $45,221 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,328 | $38,480 | $31,938 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,458 | $39,932 | $38,359 |
| Some College | $55,529 | $0 | $44,191 |
$39,458
Average Earnings
$39,932
Average Male
$38,359
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.18% of Bear Creek residents speak only English, while 8.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,887 | 309 | 16.38% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 10 | 6.76% |
15.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.58%
Male Poverty Rate
19.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bear Creek is White, with 16.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bear Creek is Hispanic, with 6.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 27.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.58% |
| Some College | 8.54% |
| High School | 5.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 3.69% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $124,236 | $134,739 |
| Households | $66,780 | $96,694 |
| Married Families | $124,792 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,500 | $60,855 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
57.4%
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
185
Number of Veterans
156
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| Korea | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 73 |
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 10.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45%
Labor Force Participation
41.1%
Employment Rate
1.1%
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
33.76%
Born in Bear Creek
91.2%
Native Born
8.8%
Foreign Born
6.46%
Non Citizen
2.34%
Naturalized
91.2% of Bear Creek residents were born in the United States, with 33.76% having been born in Florida. 6.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,086 | 10 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 2,076 | 10 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 2,066 | -128 | -5.83% |
| 2021 | 2,194 | 80 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 2,114 | 405 | 23.7% |
| 2019 | 1,709 | -11 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 1,720 | -242 | -12.33% |
| 2017 | 1,962 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 1,959 | 119 | 6.47% |
| 2015 | 1,840 | 83 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 1,757 | 166 | 10.43% |
| 2013 | 1,591 | 68 | 4.46% |
| 2012 | 1,523 | 37 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 1,486 | -462 | -23.72% |
| 2010 | 1,948 | 0 | 0% |