Bear
Census-designated place in New Castle County, Delaware
Bear is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in New Castle County, Delaware, with 23,060 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 69 ft (21 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brookside, 3.5 miles NW.
- 23,060residents (2020 Census)
- 69 ftelevation · 21 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.0 km²
- 3,987 / sq mipopulation density
- 19701ZIP code
About Bear
Bear is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bear had a population of 23,060.
Originally a small crossroads in a rural area, approximately 14 miles (23 km) south of Wilmington, the area supported small farms growing mainly corn and cattle. In the late 1980s and 1990s Bear became a popular location for the construction of sprawling housing developments and shopping centers along U.S. Route 40. Much of Bear runs along the highway, and extends to approximately Delaware Route 896.
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Living in Bear
- Median household income
- $91,687
- Median home value
- $304,800
- Median rent
- $1,771/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Bear had 23,060 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,060 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,987 per sq mi (1,539 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bear at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | New Castle County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 23,060 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.78 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6189° N, 75.6808° W |
| ZIP code | 19701 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1004130 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bear
- Brookside3.5 mi NW
- Glasgow3.7 mi W
- St. Georges4.4 mi SE
- Delaware City5.5 mi SE
- Newark5.8 mi NW
- Wilmington Manor6.9 mi NE
- New Castle7.0 mi NE
- Pike Creek Valley7.5 mi N
- Elkton, MD7.5 mi W
- Newport7.8 mi NE
- Port Penn8.9 mi SE
- Pike Creek9.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Bear
What county is Bear in?
Bear is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the population of Bear, DE?
23,060 people lived in Bear at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bear, DE?
The ZIP code of Bear is 19701.
What is the elevation of Bear?
69 feet (21 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bear?
Brookside (3.5 mi), Glasgow (3.7 mi), St. Georges (4.4 mi), Delaware City (5.5 mi), Newark (5.8 mi).
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