Bear, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Bear, Delaware Info Snack

Population
21,397
Unemployment
8.8%
Poverty
6.6%
Median Home
$222,700
Median Income
$76,920
Median Rent
$1,430

Bear SnackAbility

7
Overall 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

109
Bear'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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3

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4

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5

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6

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7

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8

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9

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10

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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

White
33.2% (7,095)
African American
40.1% (8,571)
American Indian
0.0% (1)
Asian
6.2% (1,321)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (3)
Two Or More
2.2% (467)
Hispanic
18.4% (3,939)
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

Female
51.2% (10,954)
Male
48.8% (10,443)
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

< 9th Grade
7.0% (1,497)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (1,283)
High School / GED
31.0% (6,633)
Some College
17.0% (3,637)
Associate's Degree
4.0% (855)
Bachelor's Degree
24.0% (5,135)
Master's Degree
9.0% (1,925)
Professional Degree
1.0% (213)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (213)
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

Less than $10,000
2.2% (46,292)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.6% (54,636)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.9% (126,228)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.8% (167,946)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.9% (212,624)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.8% (424,710)
$75,000 to $99,999
20.4% (436,014)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.6% (376,264)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.7% (164,178)
$200,000 or more
6.1% (130,804)
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%

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