Big Bear Lake, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,302
Unemployment
4.8%
Poverty
15.7%
Median Home
$394,800
Median Income
$54,896
Median Rent
$1,039
Big Bear Lake SnackAbility
7Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
7
Education
8
Commute
8
Big Bear Lake, CA Cost Of Living
132Big Bear Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Big Bear Lake | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 175 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 138 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 126 | 100 | |
Big Bear Lake, CA Photos
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Rankings for Big Bear Lake in California
Map Of Big Bear Lake, CA
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Population over time in Big Bear Lake
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,302 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 5,229 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 5,190 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 5,149 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 5,145 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 5,104 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,080 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 5,085 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 5,109 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 5,171 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Big Bear Lake
| Race | Big Bear Lake | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.5% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.4% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 31.4% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Big Bear Lake
| Gender | Big Bear Lake | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Big Bear Lake for adults over 25
| Education | Big Bear Lake | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Big Bear Lake, California
| Income | Big Bear Lake | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.8% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.1% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.8% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.3% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.6% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
