Bear Dance is a CDP located in Flathead County Montana. Bear Dance has a 2024 population of 235. Bear Dance is currently declining at a rate of -1.26% annually but its population has increased by 3.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 227 in 2020.
The average household income in Bear Dance is $70,979 with a poverty rate of 6.64%. The median age in Bear Dance is 60.2 years: 67.1 years for males, and 55.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bear Dance was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 179 | 74.27% |
| Native American | 31 | 12.86% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 12.86% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 107 | 2.25 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Married | 59 | 2.51 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 27 | 1.93 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 16 | 1.94 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 5 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
2.36
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
74.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 15.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 12.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 80 | 36.2% |
| High School Graduate | 22 | 9.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 58 | 26.24% |
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 | 174 | 174 | 76 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,697 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,109 | $62,250 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$32,109
Average Earnings
$62,250
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.36% of Bear Dance residents speak only English, while 6.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 6.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 179 | 16 | 8.94% |
6.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.27%
Male Poverty Rate
8.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bear Dance is White, with 8.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bear Dance is White, with 8.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 11.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.67% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 18.75% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,250 | $82,231 |
| Households | $52,250 | $70,979 |
| Married Families | $62,014 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,181 | $37,641 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
80.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
7
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 4.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.8%
Labor Force Participation
33.6%
Employment Rate
15.6%
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
33.61%
Born in Bear Dance
89.63%
Native Born
10.37%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
10.37%
Naturalized
89.63% of Bear Dance residents were born in the United States, with 33.61% having been born in Montana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 235 | -3 | -1.26% |
| 2023 | 238 | -3 | -1.24% |
| 2022 | 241 | -14 | -5.49% |
| 2021 | 255 | 28 | 12.33% |
| 2020 | 227 | -55 | -19.5% |
| 2019 | 282 | 89 | 46.11% |
| 2018 | 193 | -19 | -8.96% |
| 2017 | 212 | 1 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 211 | -50 | -19.16% |
| 2015 | 261 | -12 | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 273 | -51 | -15.74% |
| 2013 | 324 | -92 | -22.12% |
| 2012 | 416 | 102 | 32.48% |
| 2011 | 314 | 39 | 14.18% |
| 2010 | 275 | 0 | 0% |