Big Bear City, California (original) (raw)

Big Bear City is a town located in San Bernardino County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,779.

Geography

\nBig Bear City is located at 34°15'46" North, 116°50'41" West (34.262695, -116.844618)

1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.0 km² (3.5 mi²). 9.0 km² (3.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

\nAs of the

census of 2000, there are 5,779 people, 2,290 households, and 1,603 families residing in the town. The population density is 643.0/km² (1,665.1/mi²). There are 4,801 housing units at an average density of 534.2/km² (1,383.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 89.08% White, 0.62% African American, 1.30% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 3.77% from other races, and 4.71% from two or more races. 12.93% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,290 households out of which 32.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% are married couples living together, 10.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% are non-families. 23.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.52 and the average family size is 2.97. In the town the population is spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.0 males. The median income for a household in the town is 35,615,andthemedianincomeforafamilyis35,615, and the median income for a family is 35,615,andthemedianincomeforafamilyis42,995. Males have a median income of 33,994versus33,994 versus 33,994versus20,844 for females. The per capita income for the town is $19,301. 6.6% of the population and 5.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 10.6% are under the age of 18 and 1.2% are 65 or older.