Bear Creek, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bear Creek, Texas had a total population of 515, the 1263rd largest village in Texas, with a median household income of $121,000, which is 54% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 54% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Texas.
- 67.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Texas.
- Housing affordability is a challenge — homes cost 7.0x the median household income.
Bear Creek Quick Facts
How Bear Creek Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 360 | 515 | No clear change (+43.1%) |
| Median household income | $152,813 | $121,000 | No clear change (-20.8%) |
| Median home value¹ | $562,803 | $847,500 | +50.6% |
How Bear Creek Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 83.1%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 10.7%
- Asian: 4.7%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 3.8%
- HS Diploma: 12.3%
- Some College: 12.6%
- Associate's: 4.0%
- Bachelor's: 34.1%
- Graduate+: 33.2%
Bear Creek Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Hays County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | 70,897 | $51,281 | 26.9% | $310,400 |
| Kyle | 56,823 | $90,323 | 8.9% | $334,600 |
| Buda | 15,859 | $123,766 | 6.0% | $446,600 |
| Dripping Springs | 7,405 | $109,364 | 2.1% | $635,600 |
| Belterra | 6,978 | $219,727 | 1.5% | $773,400 |
| Wimberley | 2,891 | $80,362 | 6.9% | $550,800 |
| Uhland | 2,520 | $92,238 | 6.4% | $279,900 |
| Woodcreek | 2,333 | $74,107 | 4.1% | $425,600 |
| Niederwald | 1,029 | $78,438 | 26.9% | $286,500 |
| Mountain City | 787 | $128,929 | 0.0% | $494,800 |
Cities Similar to Bear Creek
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite (Starr County) | 515 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 62.9% |
| Peaster | 515 | N/A | N/A | 8.5% | 1.9% |
| McLeod | 520 | N/A | N/A | 18.4% | 53.6% |
| Lyons | 528 | N/A | $210,400 | 59.4% | 0.0% |
| Placedo | 539 | N/A | $45,900 | 0.0% | 24.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 515, Bear Creek'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 Creek is a small community located in Texas, within Hays County. The total population is 515. It ranks as the 1263rd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bear Creek is 47.1 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bear Creek is $121,000. This is 54% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 50% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Bear Creek. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $847,500. Housing costs are 199% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 98.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Bear Creek is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.1% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (10.7%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.
Education
67.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bear Creek in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 99% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.3%. Notably, 33.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bear Creek, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bear Creek, Texas?
Bear Creek, Texas has a population of 515 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bear Creek, TX?
The median household income in Bear Creek is $121,000, which is 50% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bear Creek, TX?
The ACS sample for Bear Creek recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Bear Creek, Texas?
Bear Creek's population is 83.1% White, 0.0% Black, 10.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 4.7% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bear Creek, TX?
The median home value in Bear Creek is $847,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 7.0x.
How educated is Bear Creek, Texas?
67.3% of adults (25+) in Bear Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 33.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.