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Bear Lake County

Idaho · 6,372 residents · 975.728 sq mi
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Bear Lake County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,829. Population has held roughly steady 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 $154,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,372
−1%since 2000
from 6,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+12%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Bear Lake County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,829
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,162 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,596
+103%since 2000
from $13,592 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+32%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(6,195)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(154)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(399)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(5,977)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(208)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other2.2%(138)
Diversity Score13.9%(887)
Segregation Score12.7%(812)
Diversity Score
14
+124%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
13
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+84%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Lake County, Idaho?

Bear Lake County, Idaho has about 6,372 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bear Lake County, Idaho?

The typical household in Bear Lake County, Idaho earns about $52,829 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bear Lake County, Idaho expensive?

In Bear Lake County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $154,500, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Bear Lake County, Idaho?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bear Lake County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bear Lake County, Idaho?

About 14.8% of people in Bear Lake County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bear Lake County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Bear Lake County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 288 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9502
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 83254ZIP 83239ZIP 83261ZIP 83287ZIP 83223ZIP 83272ZIP 83233ZIP 83220ZIP 83238
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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