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Big Bear Lake (CA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Big Bear Lake, California

StateCalifornia
Land Area (mi²)6.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)809.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.06% (3)
Growth Since 2020-4.72% (-250)
Rank in State638th
Rank in Country6547th

The population of Big Bear Lake, CA in 2022 is estimated to be 5,052. This is an increase of 0.06% (3 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Big Bear Lake by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Big Bear Lake by Age

Big Bear Lake Population Pyramid 2022
Big Bear Lake Median Age
40.6
Total
40.7
Male
40.5
Female
Big Bear Lake Sex Ratio
51.68%
2,740
Male
48.32%
2,562
Female
Big Bear Lake Age Dependency Ratio
31.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
40.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Big Bear Lake Adults
4,056
Adults
(972 of whom are seniors) in Big Bear Lake.

Population of Big Bear Lake by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Big Bear Lake

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 15.74%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 17.08%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 14.31%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Big Bear Lake

While the overall poverty rate of Big Bear Lake is 15.74%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (14.31%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (17.08%).

Poverty Rate of Big Bear Lake by Employment Status and Sex

10.7%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
6.84%
Male Employed
46.15%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Big Bear Lake by Education

33.53%
Less Than 9th Grade
14.67%
High School
10.29%
Some College
7.02%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Big Bear Lake

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Big Bear Lake

The most common language spoken in Big Bear Lake is English, with 80.36% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 17.27% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Big Bear Lake by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Big Bear Lake, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Big Bear Lake by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree51613.59%
Bachelors Degree68017.91%
Associates Degree48012.64%
Some College88023.18%
High School Graduate89923.68%
9th to 12th Grade2215.82%
Less Than 9th Grade1213.19%

Earnings Statistics of Big Bear Lake by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$35,674

Average Earnings

$38,882

Average Male

$33,700

Average Female

Employment of Big Bear Lake by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Big Bear Lake by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Big Bear Lake by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Big Bear Lake

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime54
Property Crime248
Crime Rate302
Robbery5
Rape5
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft16
Larceny and Theft157
Burglary75
Arson6
Aggravated Assault44
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime49
Property Crime209
Crime Rate263
Robbery5
Rape1
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft14
Larceny and Theft117
Burglary81
Arson4
Aggravated Assault42

Marital Status of Big Bear Lake

Marriage Rates

  • 47.7%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 47.5%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 48%

    Female Marriage Rate

Big Bear Lake Marriage

In Big Bear Lake, 47.5% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age 55-64.

Households and Families of Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Big Bear Lake Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
56.6%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Big Bear Lake by Type

3.06
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned