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Bear River

Wyoming · 518 residents · 1.934 sq mi
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Bear River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,521. Population has fallen 28% since 2009, a loss of 203 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $184,800. Households here earn about 40% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
518
−28%since 2009
from 721 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
268 / sq mi
−28%since 2009
from 373 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+37%since 2009
from 27.8 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
475605735864994200920202024Bear River
2024827
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,521
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $66,667 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,936
−2%since 2009
from $23,356 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services13.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $172,700 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $541 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−6%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(626)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(24)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other9.6%(69)
Diversity Score29.5%(213)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(479)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(27)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other8.4%(43)
Diversity Score29.6%(153)
Diversity Score
30
Unchangedsince 2009
from 29 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
42.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−54.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear River, Wyoming?

Bear River, Wyoming has about 518 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bear River, Wyoming earns about $75,521 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 $184,800, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Bear River, Wyoming?

About 6.7% 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 13.6% of people in Bear River, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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