Bear, Delaware

Bear is a town located in New Castle County, Delaware. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 17,593.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 14.9 km² (5.7 mi²). 14.9 km² (5.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.0 km² (0.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.00% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 17,593 people, 6,027 households, and 4,544 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,183.4/km² (3,063.4/mi²). There are 6,265 housing units at an average density of 421.4 persons/km² (1,090.9 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 66.91% White, 26.79% African American, 0.22% Native American, 2.03% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.78% from other races, and 2.25% from two or more races. 5.50% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 6,027 households out of which 46.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% are married couples living together, 18.2% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 24.6% are non-families. 18.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 2.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.92 and the average family size is 3.30.

In the town the population is spread out with 33.0% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 36.7% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $53,240, and the median income for a family is $57,509. Males have a median income of $40,115 versus $30,231 for females. The per capita income for the town is $20,715. 5.4% of the population and 4.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 6.7% are under the age of 18 and 7.3% are 65 or older.