Bear Creek, Waupaca County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Bear Creek, Wisconsin
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Looking west at the unincorporated community of Bear Creek
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Location of Bear Creek, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca |
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| • Total | 36.7 sq mi (94.9 km2) |
| • Land | 36.7 sq mi (94.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 838 |
| • Density | 22.9/sq mi (8.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-05625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582771 |
Bear Creek is a small town located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 838 people lived there. The town is home to two smaller, unincorporated communities: Bear Creek Corners and Nicholson. Just east of the town, in a different county, is the village of Bear Creek.
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About Bear Creek
Where is Bear Creek Located?
Bear Creek is in the state of Wisconsin, which is part of the United States. It's specifically found in Waupaca County. The town covers an area of about 36.7 square miles (which is about 94.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
Who Lives in Bear Creek?
According to the census taken in 2000, there were 838 people living in Bear Creek. This means the population density was about 22.9 people for every square mile (or 8.8 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Bear Creek were White (99.52%). A very small number were Native American or Asian.
There were 279 households in the town. A household is like a home where people live together. Most of these households (75.6%) were married couples living together. About 38% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them.
Age and Income in Bear Creek
The people in Bear Creek had a mix of ages:
- About 29.1% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Bear Creek was 35 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Bear Creek was about $45,227 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $48,056 per year. The per capita income (which is the average income per person) for the town was about $16,663. A small number of families (5.6%) and individuals (8.2%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Bear Creek (condado de Waupaca, Wisconsin) para niños
