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Bear River

Wyoming · 524 residents (2025 est.) · 1.934 sq mi
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Bear River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,859. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $341,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 59% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

827
−1%since 2023
from 835 in 2023
2009 – 2025
428 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 432 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
35.8
+1%since 2023
from 35.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:524 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 20092024
475605735864994200920202024Bear River
2024827
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$120,859
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $118,185 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
$36,884
+8%since 2023
from $34,261 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 76.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.243
+1%since 2023
from 0.240 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$341,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $330,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
$2,083
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,425 in 2023
US average: $1,442
96.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
3.4% rent
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.8
+1%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(801)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(15)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2%(17)
Diversity Score9.9%(82)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(799)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.8%(15)
Diversity Score8.3%(68)
8
−16%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+3%since 2023
from 23.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
87.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
5.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
59.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
11.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
36.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
50.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
15.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
95.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Bear River, Wyoming?

Bear River, Wyoming has about 827 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bear River, Wyoming?

The typical household in Bear River, Wyoming earns about $120,859 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bear River, Wyoming expensive?

In Bear River, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $341,900, and the typical rent is about $2,083 a month.

How educated are people in Bear River, Wyoming?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bear River, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bear River, Wyoming?

About 3.6% of people in Bear River, Wyoming 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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