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Bear River

Wyoming · 522 residents · 1.934 sq mi
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Bear River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,111. Population has fallen 19% since 2019, a loss of 120 residents. Median home value is $287,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

522
−19%since 2019
from 642 in 2019
2009 – 2025
270 / sq mi
−19%since 2019
from 332 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
41.8
+16%since 2019
from 36.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20092024
475605735864994200920202024Bear River
2024827
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$91,111
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $77,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
$30,273
+1%since 2019
from $29,941 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
4.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$287,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $229,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
90.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 95.8% in 2019
9.2% rent
3.2
+6%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(554)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(9)
Diversity Score30%(193)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(473)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(29)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other1.2%(6)
Diversity Score17.7%(92)
18
−41%since 2019
from 30 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 97.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
−17%since 2019
from 28.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
77.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 83.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
60.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2019
from 71.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
46.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2019
from 29.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 45.0% in 2019
53.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 55.0% in 2019
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
11.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear River, Wyoming?

Bear River, Wyoming has about 522 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bear River, Wyoming earns about $91,111 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 $287,500.

How educated are people in Bear River, Wyoming?

About 21.8% 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 4.9% 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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