Living in Bear, DE
Bear, Delaware Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
20,850
Unemployment
9.3%
Poverty
9.8%
Median Home
$209,700
Median Income
$72,192
Median Rent
$1,391
Bear SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
10
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
5
Bear, DE Cost Of Living
112Bear's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Bear | Delaware | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 114 | 100 | |
| Services | 119 | 116 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 123 | 121 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 111 | 121 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 93 | 100 | |
Rankings for Bear in Delaware
Map Of Bear, DE
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Population over time in Bear
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20,850 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 21,362 | 4.7% |
| 2017 | 20,401 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 19,904 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 19,886 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 19,732 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 19,824 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 19,751 | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 19,110 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 18,748 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bear
| Race | Bear | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.5% | 62.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 37.0% | 21.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 5.1% | 3.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 21.1% | 9.2% | 18.0% |
Gender in Bear
| Gender | Bear | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bear for adults over 25
| Education | Bear | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 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 | 2.6% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.4% | 14.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 16.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 7.5% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 7.0% | 7.7% |
