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Bear River City

Utah · 877 residents · 1.797 sq mi
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Bear River City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,656. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
877
+17%since 2000
from 750 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
488 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 417 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+28%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6727287848408961990201020202024Bear River City
2024867
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,656
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,212 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,655
+60%since 2000
from $17,296 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
8.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+51%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(716)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(70)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(813)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5%(44)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.4%(12)
Diversity Score16.6%(145)
Diversity Score
17
+77%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
45.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear River City, Utah?

Bear River City, Utah has about 877 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bear River City, Utah?

The typical household in Bear River City, Utah earns about $67,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bear River City, Utah expensive?

In Bear River City, Utah, the median home is worth about $227,900, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Bear River City, Utah?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bear River City, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bear River City, Utah?

About 7.3% of people in Bear River City, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bear River City, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Bear River City, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 186 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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