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Bear Lake County

State:
Idaho
County Seat:
Paris

Bear Lake County's estimated 2025 population is 6,838 with a growth rate of 0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bear Lake County is the 36th largest county in Idaho. The 2010 population was 5,972 and has seen a growth of 14.5% since that time.

6,838
Total Population
7
Population Density (mi²)
36
Population Rank (State)
36 0.53%
Annual Population Growth

Bear Lake County Population

Bear Lake County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Bear Lake County includes 94.37% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Native American

Other race

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White6,18394.37%
Two or more races1382.11%
Native American1011.54%
Other race951.45%
Black or African American180.27%
Asian170.26%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Bear Lake County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Bear Lake County's average per capita income is $41,791. Household income levels show a median of $67,304. The poverty rate stands at 10.16%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$90,139-
Families$86,655$99,680
Households$67,304$82,325
Non Families$28,663$38,132

$41,791

Average Income

$67,304

Median Household Income

10.16%

Poverty Rate