Bear Creek
Census-designated place in Merced County, California

Bear Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Merced County, California, with 273 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 190 ft (58 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tuttle, 2.1 miles E.
- 273residents (2020 Census)
- 190 ftelevation · 58 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.1 km²
- 4,777 / sq mipopulation density
- 95340ZIP code
About Bear Creek
Bear Creek is a census-designated place in Merced County, California, United States. It is located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east of Merced, at an elevation of 190 feet (58 m). The population was 273 at the 2020 United States census, down from 290 at the 2010 census.
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- Median age
- 31.6
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Bear Creek had 273 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 273 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,777 per sq mi (1,845 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bear Creek at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Merced County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 273 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.06 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2966° N, 120.4177° W |
| ZIP code | 95340 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0604632 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bear Creek
- Tuttle2.1 mi E
- Merced3.1 mi W
- Planada5.3 mi E
- Franklin6.6 mi W
- McSwain9.4 mi W
- Le Grand10.1 mi SE
- Atwater10.4 mi W
- El Nido12.2 mi S
- Winton12.6 mi NW
- Cressey15.6 mi NW
- Snelling15.8 mi N
- Chowchilla15.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bear Creek
What county is Bear Creek in?
Bear Creek is in Merced County, California.
What is the population of Bear Creek, CA?
273 people lived in Bear Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bear Creek, CA?
The ZIP code of Bear Creek is 95340.
What is the elevation of Bear Creek?
190 feet (58 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bear Creek?
Tuttle (2.1 mi), Merced (3.1 mi), Planada (5.3 mi), Franklin (6.6 mi), McSwain (9.4 mi).
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