Bear, DE is a small city located in New Castle County of Delaware. With an estimated population of 21,625 people, Bear has a population density of 3,621 people per square mile – much lower than that of the US as a whole.
With a median household income of $77,962 and an unemployment rate of only 4.1%, Bear is thriving and offers ample opportunities for leisure activities and business operations. Home to several shopping centers and local businesses such as Gateway Plaza Shopping Center, Los Tres Amigos Mexican Restaurant & Bar, and The UPS Store Bear, locals have plenty of options when it comes to everyday errands or weekend dining out. Additionally, residents can enjoy year-round outdoor activities like golfing at Hartefeld National Golf Club or hiking through White Clay Creek State Park. If you’re into sports there are plenty of organizations to choose from such as Bear Pop Warner Football & Cheerleading Associations plus many events like the BD Cornhole Tournament held at the Newark Reservoir every summer.
The population in Bear is 21,625. There are 3,786 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bear is 37.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bear is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bear
- 41.4% are married
- 10.5% are divorced
- 33.9% are married with children
- 18.2% have children, but are single
Race in Bear
- 36.2% are White
- 38.7% are Black
- 6.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 16.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander