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Bear, Delaware: Convenient, Connected, and Community-Focused.
Bear offers a predominantly suburban vibe, characterized by residential developments, shopping centers, and green spaces. It's a community that balances quiet living with accessibility to amenities.
City Snapshot
Population
23,060
County
New Castle County
Timezone
America/New_York
Median Income
$83,852
Quick Numbers
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Emergency Services
Poison Control
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Domestic Violence Hotline
Child Abuse Hotline
Veterans Crisis Line
Christiana Hospital (Tufts Medicine)
Bayhealth Emergency Center - Smyrna
This Week
Brandywine Festival of the Arts Days at the Zoo
2026-09-11 at 10:00 AM
Discover Battery 519
2026-09-11 at 11:00 AM
Keeper Talks
2026-09-11 at 11:30 AM
History Bike Tour: The Cold War
2026-09-11 at 12:30 PM
Active Aging Social Hour
2026-09-11 at 2:00 PM
Community Leaders
