Bear, DE

Census Place

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2021 Population

21,625

1.07% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tom Carper

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Coons

Democratic Party

US Representative

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.4

1.91% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.02%

37.3% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$79,981

3.98% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$238,200

6.96% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bear, DE had a population of 21.6k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $79,981. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bear, DE grew from 21,397 to 21,625, a 1.07% increase and its median household income grew from $76,920 to $79,981, a 3.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bear, DE are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (36.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (31.1%), White (Hispanic) (9.05%), Other (Hispanic) (8.3%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.98%).

None of the households in Bear, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89% of the residents in Bear, DE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bear, DE are Academy of Massage and Bodywork (94 degrees awarded in 2021) and Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware (57 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Bear, DE was $238,200, and the homeownership rate was 59%.

Most people in Bear, DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Bear, DE was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Bear, DE is home to a population of 21.6k people, from which 89% are citizens. As of 2021, 19.1% of Bear, DE residents were born outside of the country (4.14k people).

In 2021, there were 1.18 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.96k people) in Bear, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.73k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.96k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

89%

2021 Citizenship

90.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89% of Bear, DE residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bear, DE was 90.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bear, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bear, DE

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.96k ± 1.04k
White (Non-Hispanic)
6.73k ± 1.02k
White (Hispanic)
1.96k ± 698

22.8%

Hispanic Population

4.93k people

22.8% of the people in Bear, DE are hispanic (4.93k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bear, DE as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

19.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.14k people

16.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.58k people

As of 2021, 19.1% of Bear, DE residents (4.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bear, DE was 16.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bear, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
400 ± 179
Gulf War (1990s)
381 ± 194
Gulf War (2001-)
288 ± 147

Bear, DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bear, DE employs 11.4k people. The largest industries in Bear, DE are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,693 people), Retail Trade (1,460 people), and Manufacturing (1,151 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($114,148), Information ($94,563), and Finance & Insurance ($69,319).

Employment

Occupations

11.4k

2021 Value

± 1,083

−0.158%

1 Year decline

± 13.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bear, DE declined at a rate of −0.158%, from 11.4k employees to 11.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bear, DE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,559 people), Management Occupations (1,242 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (856 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bear, DE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Delaware (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

11.4k

2021 Value

± 1,083

−0.158%

1 Year decline

± 13.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bear, DE declined at a rate of −0.158%, from 11.4k employees to 11.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bear, DE, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,693 people), Retail Trade (1,460 people), and Manufacturing (1,151 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bear, DE, though some of these residents may live in Bear, DE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,596

Median earning men ± $6,861

$38,693

Median earning women ± $4,949

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,098), Wholesale Trade ($75,326), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,988).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,625), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,698), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,948).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Delaware. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Delaware.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Delaware to other states, or from other states to Delaware.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Delaware product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $12.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($5.7B) and Plastics/rubber ($5.06B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Delaware products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$61.7B

2020 Value in Delaware

$143B

Projected 2050 Value in Delaware

132% growth

In 2020, total outbound Delaware trade was $61.7B. This is expected to increase 132% to $143B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Delaware trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Delaware to other states, or from other states to Delaware.

Most Common Trade Partners

Pennsylvania
$9.01B
New Jersey
$4.85B
Ohio
$4.34B

In 2020, the top outbound Delaware domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Pennsylvania with $9.01B, followed by New Jersey with $4.85B and Ohio and $4.34B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Delaware shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.991%).

Tom Carper and Chris Coons are the senators currently representing the state of Delaware. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Bear, DE is currently represented by Lisa Blunt Rochester in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.991%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.991%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Delaware for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Delaware

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Tom Carper

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Chris Coons

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Ted Kaufman, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Joe Biden, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Tom Carper and Chris Coons are the senators currently representing Delaware.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Delaware over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Bear, DE

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Delaware at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Bear, DE is currently represented by Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Bear, DE have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bear, DE awarded 151 degrees. The student population of Bear, DE in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 15 male students and 203 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bear, DE are White (64 and 42.7%), followed by Black or African American (51 and 34%), Hispanic or Latino (18 and 12%), and Two or More Races (12 and 8%).

The largest universities in Bear, DE by number of degrees awarded are Academy of Massage and Bodywork (94 and 62.3%) and Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware (57 and 37.7%).

The most popular majors in Bear, DE are Master Aesthetician (62 and 41.1%), General Cosmetology (47 and 31.1%), and Massage Therapy (32 and 21.2%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.564% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.617% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (240k), Some college (163k), and Bachelors Degree (141k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bear, DE was $238,200 in 2021, which is 0.973 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $222,700 to $238,200, a 6.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Bear, DE is 59%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bear, DE have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bear, DE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bear, DE is $79,981. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Bear, DE was Census Tract 148.09 with a value of $95,676, followed by Census Tract 163.01 and Census Tract 149.03, with respective values of $87,171 and $74,274.

Property

$238,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$18,215

$4,896

Median Property Taxes

±$678

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bear, DE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bear, DE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59%

Homeownership

2021

59.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59% of the housing units in Bear, DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bear, DE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 148.09
Census Tract 163.01
Census Tract 149.03

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bear, DE was Census Tract 148.09 with a value of $95,676, followed by Census Tract 163.01 and Census Tract 149.03, with respective values of $87,171 and $74,274.

The following map shows all of the places in Bear, DE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$79,981

Median Household Income

± $5,720

8.3k

Number of Households

± 919

In 2021, the median household income of the 8.3k households in Bear, DE grew to $79,981 from the previous year's value of $76,920.

The following chart displays the households in Bear, DE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bear, DE is from Delaware.

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Delaware

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in Delaware

In 2021, the income inequality in Delaware was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.595% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Delaware was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Delaware in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Delaware across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.5%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (5.61%)

In 2021, 81.5% of workers in Bear, DE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (5.61%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bear, DE have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.9% of the workforce in Bear, DE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bear, DE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bear, DE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bear, DE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.02% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bear, DE (1.93k out of 21.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bear, DE is Black, followed by Hispanic and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.8% of the population of Bear, DE has health coverage, with 51.3% on employee plans, 17.8% on Medicaid, 8.85% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 0.742% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Castle County, DE see 1087 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.03% decrease from the previous year (1121 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1738 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 274 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,087 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Castle County, DE

Primary care physicians in New Castle County, DE see an average of 1,087 patients per year. This represents a 3.03% decrease from the previous year (1,121 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Castle County, DE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 25% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.2%

Uninsured

51.3%

Employer Coverage

17.8%

Medicaid

8.85%

Medicare

10%

Non-Group

0.742%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bear, DE declined by 6.12% from 12% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bear, DE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.