Bear Lake County's estimated 2026 population is 6,771 with a growth rate of -0.06% 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 13.38% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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 and multiracial populations.
White (94.37%)
Two or more races (2.11%)
Native American (1.54%)
Other race (1.45%)
Black or African American (0.27%)
Asian (0.26%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,183 | 94.37% |
| Two or more races | 138 | 2.11% |
| Native American | 101 | 1.54% |
| Other race | 95 | 1.45% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.26% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,139 | - |
| Families | $86,655 | $99,680 |
| Households | $67,304 | $82,325 |
| Non Families | $28,663 | $38,132 |
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