Bear, Delaware Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bear, Delaware is 22,604 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest city in Delaware. The median household income is $88,985, the median home value is $280,200, and the median age is 39.4.
22,604
Population
3908
People / sq mi
$88,985
Median Income
$280,200
Median Home Value
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Bear covers 5.8 sq mi of land at 3908 people per square mile.
About Bear, DE
Bear stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 3,908 people per square mile. With 22,604 residents, Bear is a city in Delaware. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Delaware in the country, at #5 by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $88,985 — above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.7%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $280,200, with typical rent around $1,676.
30.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.5%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Bear: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.5% |
| Black or African American | 37.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$88,985
Median Household Income
$40,782
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$280,200
Median Home Value
$1,676
Median Rent
64.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
85.7%
High School+
30.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.5%
Drive Alone
76.7%
Public Transit
9.5%
Work From Home
24.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
36.2%
Foreign Born
72.6%
Non-English at Home
6.5%
Veterans
11.7%
With Disability
89.6%
Health Insurance
98.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.3% |
| Retail Trade | 8.5% |
| Information | 8.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.0% |
| Construction | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bear, Delaware has a population of 22,604 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest city in Delaware.
The median household income in Bear, Delaware is $88,985, with 9.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bear, Delaware is $280,200, with median monthly rent at $1,676 and a homeownership rate of 64.3%.
The median age in Bear, Delaware is 39.4 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.