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Big Bear Lake

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.241
State:
California

Big Bear Lake is a city located in San Bernardino County, California. Big Bear Lake has a 2026 population of 5,045. Big Bear Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,042 in 2020.

The median household income in Big Bear Lake is $76,250 with a poverty rate of 6.19%. The median age in Big Bear Lake is 46.6 years: 46.3 years for males, and 47.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 109.6 males.

5K
Total Population
808
Density (mi²)
1 0.02%
Growth

Big Bear Lake Population

Big Bear Lake Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,04510.02%
20255,04400%
20245,044230.46%
20235,021-10-0.2%
20225,031-18-0.36%
20215,04970.14%
20205,04240.08%
20195,323180.34%
20185,305250.47%
20175,280310.59%
20165,249390.75%
20155,210400.77%
20145,170300.58%
20135,140150.29%
20125,125310.61%
20115,094450.89%
20105,049300.6%
20005,438871.63%
19905,35100%

Median Age

Overall: 46.6 years
Female: 47.1 years
Male: 46.3 years

Big Bear Lake Adults

There are 4,126 adults, (1,082 of whom are seniors) in Big Bear Lake.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,405 (47.7%)
Male: 2,636 (52.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Big Bear Lake includes 66.97% White, 7.16% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,37666.97%
Two or more races1,08321.48%
Other race3617.16%
Asian1322.62%
Black or African American531.05%
Native American360.71%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races89317.71%
Other race3296.53%
White1001.98%
Native American230.46%
Black or African American10.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,27664.99%
Two or more races1903.77%
Asian1322.62%
Black or African American521.03%
Other race320.63%
Native American130.26%

Big Bear Lake Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Big Bear Lake 's average per capita income is $50,236. Household income levels show a median of $76,250. The poverty rate stands at 6.19%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$87,237-
Families$78,580$137,052
Households$76,250$113,124
Non Families$58,672$78,078

$50,236

Average Income

$76,250

Median Household Income

6.19%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)