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Bear Creek, TX
Village in Hays County, Texas.
Population
515
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
451
ZIP codes
0
Bear Creek and its ZIP codes
Bear Creek at a glance
- Bear Creek is about 3.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $121,000, 54% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $847,500 (about 3 times the Texas figure).
Housing and community stats
Bear Creek, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$121,000
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$847,500
Homeownership
98.5%
Bachelor's or higher
67.3%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (67), Irish Americans (65), Mexican Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hays County. PPP loans are for Bear Creek.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,692
98,495 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,490
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $6,275 per person
How people get to work
Bear Creek, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.7%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home34.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bear Creek, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
495
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,620
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 39°F
35.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bear Creek, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.9%
U.S. 33.3% -3.4 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Bear Creek
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BelterraCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.3 |
| Shady HollowCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.2 |
| Dripping SpringsCity | 6.1 mi | 8.8 |
| HaysCity | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| DriftwoodCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.3 |
| ManchacaCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2 |
| San LeannaVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Sunset ValleyCity | 8 mi | 1.4 |
| Barton CreekCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Bee CaveCity | 8.7 mi | 8.7 |
| BudaCity | 9.4 mi | 9.6 |
| Lost CreekCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
| Mountain CityCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| West Lake HillsCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| RollingwoodCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| The HillsVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bear Creek, TX in?
- Bear Creek is in Hays County, Texas.
- What is the population of Bear Creek, TX?
- About 515 people live in Bear Creek, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bear Creek?
- Nearby places include Belterra (2.8 mi), Shady Hollow (4.9 mi), Dripping Springs (6.1 mi), Hays (6.1 mi), Driftwood (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023