Bear Creek, Merced County, California facts for kids
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Bear Creek
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 Bear Creek
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Merced |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 273 |
| • Density | 4,789.47/sq mi (1,839.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
95340
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS Code | 06-04632 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659692; 2629759 |
Bear Creek is a small community in Merced County, California. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined for gathering population data.
This community is located about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east of the city of Merced. Bear Creek sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. In 2020, the population of Bear Creek was 273 people. This was a slight decrease from 290 people counted in 2010.
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History of Bear Creek
Bear Creek has a brief but interesting past. A post office was open here for a short time. It operated from 1871 to 1872. This shows that the area was settled and had some activity even long ago.
Geography of Bear Creek
Bear Creek is a very compact community. The United States Census Bureau studies areas like this. They reported that Bear Creek covers a total area of 0.1 square miles (0.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within its boundaries.
People of Bear Creek
Understanding the people who live in a place is called demographics. Here's a look at the population of Bear Creek.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Bear Creek has changed over time.
- In 2010, the population was 290.
- By 2020, the population had decreased slightly to 273.
Community Life
In 2010, all 290 people in Bear Creek lived in regular homes. No one lived in group homes or institutions. There were 82 households in total.
- About 46% of these households had children under 18 living there.
- The average household had about 3.5 people.
- Most households (74%) were families. The average family size was about 4 people.
Age Groups
The ages of people in Bear Creek in 2010 varied.
- About 31% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 17% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- Roughly 23% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22% were aged 45 to 64.
- Only about 7% of the population was 65 years or older.
The median age in Bear Creek was 27.0 years. This means half the people were younger than 27 and half were older.
Homes and Housing
There were 90 housing units in Bear Creek in 2010.
- About 32% of the homes were owned by the people living in them.
- The other 68% of homes were rented.
This means more people in Bear Creek lived in rented homes than in homes they owned.
See also
In Spanish: Bear Creek (California) para niños
