Bear Lake County's 2026 population is estimated at 6,771, reflecting a -0.06% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Bear Lake County is the 36th largest county in Idaho. The 2010 population was 5,972 and has grown 13.38% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.5 years
Female: 40.4 years
Male: 40.8 years
There are 4,830 adults, (1,410 of whom are seniors) in Bear Lake County.
Female: 3,266 (49.1%)
Male: 3,384 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Bear Lake County includes 95.17% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,329 | 95.17% |
| Two or more races | 163 | 2.45% |
| Other race | 75 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.54% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.21% |
Bear Lake County 's average per capita income is $46,701. Household income levels show a median of $75,260. The poverty rate stands at 7.02%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,423 | - |
| Families | $88,994 | $106,045 |
| Households | $75,260 | $88,185 |
| Non Families | $29,775 | $40,874 |
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