Bear, Delaware

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
23,070
Population
$83,852
Median Income
$257,500
Home Value
37.7
Median Age

Demographics

Bear has a population of 23,070 with a median age of 37.7. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

Black
38.8%
White
36.0%
Hispanic
23.1%
Asian
5.1%
Demographic Value
Total Population23,070
Median Age37.7
White36.0%
Black or African American38.8%
Asian5.1%
Hispanic or Latino23.1%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Bear is $83,852, which is 11.6% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $38,426. The poverty rate is 9.3%.

$83,852
Median Household Income
$38,426
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Bear is 7.7%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Bear, 86.3% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13.7% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
86.3%
Bachelor's+
32.7%
Graduate+
13.7%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher86.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher32.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree13.7%

Housing

The median home value in Bear is $257,500, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,600. The homeownership rate is 63.1%.

$257,500
Median Home Value
$1,600/mo
Median Rent
63.1%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$257,500
Median Monthly Rent$1,600
Homeownership Rate63.1%
Vacancy Rate5.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bear, Delaware?
The population of Bear, Delaware is 23,070 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bear, Delaware?
The median household income in Bear, Delaware is $83,852. This is 11.6% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Bear, Delaware?
The median home value in Bear, Delaware is $257,500. The median monthly rent is $1,600.
What percentage of people in Bear have a college degree?
In Bear, Delaware, 32.7% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 86.3% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Bear, Delaware an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Bear, Delaware is 3.1x (median home value $257,500 vs. median income $83,852), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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