Bear Creek

Census-designated place in Merced County, California

Aerial view of Bear Creek, California
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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.

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
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Bear Creek, CA population

Bear Creek had 273 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census273
Density4,777 per sq mi (1,845 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bear Creek at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyMerced County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population273 (2020)
Land area0.06 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Coordinates37.2966° N, 120.4177° W
ZIP code95340
Census code (GEOID)0604632

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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