Big Bear City, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
12,493
Population
390/sq mi density
$72,457
Median Income
$38,030 per capita
$427,700
Home Value
$383,276 Zillow
$1,454
Median Rent
38.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$72,457 median income, 8.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$427,700 home value, $1,454/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
12,493
Census 2023
Population Density
390
per square mile
Land Area
32.0
square miles (82.8 km²)
Median Age
44.3 yrs
14% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 23.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
80.7%
Black
0.9%
Hispanic
23.6%
Asian
0.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 12% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
85%
Spanish
12%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.9%
Veterans
11.5%
92% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.7%
2% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.9%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.1%
17% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.439
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 12,493 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 390 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 32.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 44.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 53.0% |
| Female | 47.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Language
| English Only | 85.0% |
| Spanish | 12.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.9% |
| Veterans | 11.5% |
| Disability | 12.7% |
| Health Insurance | 89.9% |
| Uninsured | 10.1% |
| Broadband Access | 97.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.439 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |