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Bear Grass, NC
Town in Martin County, North Carolina.
Population
133
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
524
ZIP codes
0
Bear Grass and its ZIP codes
Bear Grass at a glance
- Bear Grass is about 2.4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Bear Grass, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Martin County. PPP loans are for Bear Grass.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,822
6,126 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,890
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$180M
FY 2026, $8,171 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bear Grass, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
279
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bear Grass, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Bear Grass
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EverettsTown | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| WilliamstonTown | 6.5 mi | 4.5 |
| RobersonvilleTown | 8.2 mi | 1.2 |
| StokesCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.4 |
| ParmeleTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| HassellTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| HamiltonTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| JamesvilleTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| BethelTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| GrimeslandTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| WashingtonCity | 15 mi | 8.2 |
| SimpsonVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Oak CityTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| Washington ParkTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| ChocowinityTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| GreenvilleCity | 18 mi | 38.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bear Grass, NC in?
- Bear Grass is in Martin County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Bear Grass, NC?
- About 133 people live in Bear Grass, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bear Grass?
- Nearby places include Everetts (5.3 mi), Williamston (6.5 mi), Robersonville (8.2 mi), Stokes (8.6 mi), Parmele (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023