Bear, Delaware
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +40.1% |
| 2008 | +55.7% |
| 2012 | +50.1% |
| 2016 | +46.0% |
| 2020 | +53.0% |
| 2024 | +50.5% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 74.6%Harris7,222 | 24.2%Trump2,339 | 1.2% | D+50.5 | R+2.5 | D+51.9 | 9,677 | |
| D | 75.9%Biden7,912 | 22.9%Trump2,390 | 1.2% | D+53.0 | D+7.0 | D+48.5 | 10,424 | |
| D | 70.9%Clinton6,641 | 24.9%Trump2,330 | 4.3% | D+46.0 | R+4.1 | D+43.9 | 9,372 | |
| D | 74.5%Obama6,522 | 24.4%Romney2,133 | 1.1% | D+50.1 | R+5.5 | D+46.3 | 8,754 | |
| D | 77.2%Obama6,691 | 21.6%McCain1,867 | 1.2% | D+55.7 | D+15.6 | D+48.4 | 8,663 | |
| D | 69.9%Kerry5,468 | 29.8%Bush2,331 | 0.3% | D+40.1 | — | D+42.6 | 7,820 |
Bear is an unincorporated suburban community in New Castle County that has absorbed significant residential growth from Wilmington's outer ring, giving it a younger, diverse demographic profile that tracks closely with statewide suburban swing patterns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 55.7 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 50.5 points.
A population of 22,370, a 32% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $91,687 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Lochearn and Woodlawn.
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Bear, Delaware. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/1004130/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.