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Bear, Delaware: Convenient, Connected, and Community-Focused.

Bear offers a mix of suburban comfort and convenient access to urban amenities. The atmosphere is generally family-friendly and community-oriented, with a blend of established neighborhoods and newer developments. Residents enjoy a relaxed pace of life with easy access to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation.

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Bear, New Castle County

City Snapshot

Population

23,060

County

New Castle County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$83,852

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St. Francis Hospital

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Lisa Blunt Rochester

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Christopher Coons

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Matt Meyer
Matt Meyer

Governor

Democratic Party