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Bear Lake

Indiana · 144 residents · 0.203 sq mi
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Bear Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,135. Population has grown 22% since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $106,900. With a median age of 59.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 60% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

144
+22%since 2023
from 118 in 2023
2022 – 2024
709 / sq mi
+22%since 2023
from 581 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
59.4
+1%since 2023
from 59.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20222024
11312213013814720222024Bear Lake
2024144
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,135
US average: $82,259
$26,674
−5%since 2023
from $28,108 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
21.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.590
−6%since 2023
from 0.631 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade80.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$106,900
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
−47.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
18.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian7.6%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.6%(21)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian6.3%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.6%(21)
15
−17%since 2023
from 18 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

39.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
54.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

71.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 67.8% in 2023
28.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
6.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
17.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
76.3%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Lake, Indiana?

Bear Lake, Indiana has about 144 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bear Lake, Indiana?

The typical household in Bear Lake, Indiana earns about $29,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bear Lake, Indiana expensive?

In Bear Lake, Indiana, the median home is worth about $106,900.

How educated are people in Bear Lake, Indiana?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bear Lake, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bear Lake, Indiana?

About 21.5% of people in Bear Lake, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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