What is the population of Bear Rocks, Pennsylvania?

Bear Rocks has a population of approximately 1,258 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Bear Rocks, Pennsylvania located?

Bear Rocks is located in Pennsylvania, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.1275°, -79.4636°.

What is the median household income in Bear Rocks?

The median household income in Bear Rocks is approximately $69,758 based on the most recent open data.

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Bear Rocks

Total population

1,258

Median home value

$214,100

22.6%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$69,758

Bear Rocks$70k

National$74k

Elevation1847 m

Land area6.86 km²

Coordinates40.13°, -79.46°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

1847 m

Area

6.86 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Bear Rocks is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Bullskin Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bear Rocks had a population of 1,005. It is located along the south side of Pennsylvania Route 31 in northern Fayette County, on the western slope of Chestnut Ridge.

History & geography

History

In 1977, Bear Rocks was the site of a controversial murder investigation. A local man, David Munchinski, was found guilty of the crime and served 26 years in prison. He was later found to have been wrongfully convicted and was released.

Geography

The elevation ranges from above sea level at the northwestern end of the community, in the valley of Jacobs Creek, to near the southeastern corner of the community, at the intersection of Kreinbrook Hill Road and Sky Top Road. Hikers can access the nearby Appalachian Trail via a side trail from Bear Rocks.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

57.4

Median home value

$214,100

Housing units

684

Poverty rate

Unemployment

7.5%

Race & ethnicity

White

95.7%

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

40.1275

Longitude

-79.4636

Water area

0.00 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

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Health (adults)

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Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

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Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Connellsville Area SHS
High · Connellsville · 1,001 students · 14.7:1 ratio
Connellsville Area MS
Middle · Connellsville · 948 students · 14.4:1 ratio
Bullskin El Sch
Elementary · Connellsville · 376 students · 16.3:1 ratio
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce
High · Connellsville · 343 students · 16.3:1 ratio
Springfield El Sch
Elementary · Normalville · 304 students · 12.2:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).