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Bear

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.784
State:
Delaware

Bear is a CDP located in New Castle County, Delaware. Bear has a 2026 population of 23,350. Bear is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Bear is $91,687 with a poverty rate of 8.72%. The median age in Bear is 37.9 years: 37.7 years for males, and 38 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.0 males.

23.4K
Total Population
4,037
Density (mi²)
249 1.08%
Growth

Bear Population

Bear Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202623,3502491.08%
202523,1012481.09%

Median Age

Overall: 37.9 years
Female: 38 years
Male: 37.7 years

Bear Adults

There are 17,243 adults, (3,339 of whom are seniors) in Bear.

Sex Ratio

Female: 11,834 (52.9%)
Male: 10,536 (47.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Bear includes 37.72% Black or African American, 30.05% White, 15.09% other race, 8.31% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American8,43837.72%
White6,72230.05%
Other race3,37615.09%
Two or more races1,9758.83%
Asian1,8588.31%
Native American10%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race3,27114.62%
Two or more races1,2745.7%
White1920.86%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American8,43837.72%
White6,53029.19%
Asian1,8588.31%
Two or more races7013.13%
Other race1050.47%
Native American10%

Bear Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Bear 's average per capita income is $52,785. Household income levels show a median of $91,687. The poverty rate stands at 8.72%.

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$125,641-
Families$94,847$112,389
Households$91,687$104,972
Non Families$84,167$80,407

$52,785

Average Income

$91,687

Median Household Income

8.72%

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)