Bear Creek, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 307, 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 Wisconsin, within Outagamie County. The total population is 307. It ranks as the 628th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bear Creek is 37.4 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bear Creek is $66,250. This is 14% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.9%. This is 63% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $104,200. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Bear Creek is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bear Creek is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (9.4% vs 5.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (28.7% vs 8.0%).

Education

3.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 73.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bear Creek, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.