Big Bear City, California Population 2022
Big Bear City is a city located in San Bernardino County California. With a 2020 population of 12,824, it is the 436th largest city in California and the 3388th largest city in the United States. Big Bear City is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 0.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,738 in 2020. Spanning over 32 miles, Big Bear City has a population density of 401 people per square mile.
The average household income in Big Bear City is $64,673 with a poverty rate of 18.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,119 per month, and the median house value is $296,800. The median age in Big Bear City is 42.2 years, 40.7 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
Big Bear City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Bear Citywas:
- White: 91.96%
- Two or more races: 4.32%
- Black or African American: 1.17%
- Native American: 1.11%
- Other race: 0.93%
- Asian: 0.52%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,606 | 91.96% |
| Black or African American | 148 | 1.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 140 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.52% |
| Some Other Race | 117 | 0.93% |
| Two or More Races | 545 | 4.32% |
Big Bear City Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,373 | 2.35 | 64.5 |
| Married | 2,239 | 3.01 | 74.3 |
| Male | 389 | 2.89 | 56.8 |
| Female | 685 | 3.29 | 32.8 |
| Non Family | 2,060 | 1.2 | 65.7 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 257 | 2.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 541 | 6.13% |
| High School Graduate | 2,545 | 28.82% |
| Some College | 2,735 | 30.97% |
| Associates Degree | 743 | 8.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,472 | 16.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 539 | 6.10% |
Big Bear City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 140 | 140 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 392 | 264 | 164 |
| Hispanic | 1,650 | 1,259 | 459 |
| White | 6,671 | 6,329 | 1,351 |
| Asian | 65 | 59 | 9 |
| Other Race | 27 | 23 | |
| Native American | 95 | 63 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 60.00%.
$37,537
Average Earnings
$43,783
Average Male
$30,265
Average Female
Big Bear City Language by Age
Big Bear City Language
88.22% of Big Bear City residents speak only English, while 11.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.64% of the population.
Big Bear City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,991 | 655 | 21.90% |
| White | 8,913 | 1,605 | 18.01% |
| Black | 148 | 12 | 8.11% |
| Native | 140 | 9 | 6.43% |
| Asian | 65 | 3 | 4.62% |
| Other | 84 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 545 | 36 | 6.61% |
18.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.38%
Male Poverty Rate
21.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Big Bear City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Bear City is Hispanic, with 21.90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Bear City is Multiple, with 6.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.97%.
Big Bear City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Big Bear City Married by Age and Sex
Big Bear City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Big Bear City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,099 | 12.26% |
| Black | 48 | 32.43% |
| 2+ Races | 136 | 31.85% |
| Hispanic | 240 | 10.95% |
Big Bear City Veterans by Education
9.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.42%
Born in Big Bear City
94.30%
Native Born
5.70%
Foreign Born
3.10%
Non Citizen
2.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.30% of Big Bear City residents were born in the United States, with 73.42% having been born in California. 3.10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,304 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 12,347 | 43 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 12,390 | 43 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 12,433 | 43 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 12,476 | 43 | 0.35% |
| 2015 | 12,519 | 43 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 12,562 | 43 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 12,605 | 43 | 0.34% |
| 2018 | 12,648 | 43 | 0.34% |
| 2019 | 12,691 | 43 | 0.34% |
| 2020 | 12,738 | 47 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 12,781 | 43 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 12,824 | 43 | 0.34% |