Bear, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Bear, Delaware Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
21,397
Unemployment
8.8%
Poverty
6.6%
Median Home
$222,700
Median Income
$76,920
Median Rent
$1,430
Bear SnackAbility
7Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
10
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
6
Bear, DE Cost Of Living
109Bear's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Bear | Delaware | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 113 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 123 | 118 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 109 | 122 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 113 | 110 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 85 | 97 | 100 | |
Rankings for Bear in Delaware
Map Of Bear, DE
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Population over time in Bear
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21,397 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 21,362 | 4.7% |
| 2018 | 20,401 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 19,904 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 19,886 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 19,732 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 19,824 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 19,751 | 3.4% |
| 2012 | 19,110 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 18,748 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bear
| Race | Bear | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33.2% | 61.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 40.1% | 21.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.2% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 18.4% | 9.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Bear
| Gender | Bear | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bear for adults over 25
| Education | Bear | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Bear, Delaware
| Income | Bear | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 3.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.9% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.8% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 11.7% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.8% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.4% | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.6% | 17.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.7% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.1% | 7.6% | 8.3% |
