Bear Grass, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 133, Bear Grass's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bear Grass is a small community located in North Carolina, within Martin County. The total population is 133. It ranks as the 734th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bear Grass is 33.5 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 36.1% of the population under 18, Bear Grass has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bear Grass is $77,679. This is 7% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.8%. This is 94% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bear Grass, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $131,800. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Bear Grass is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bear Grass has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.7% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.7% vs 60.0%).

Education

25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bear Grass, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.