Bear Lake County's estimated 2026 population is 6,751 with a growth rate of 0.36% 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 13.04% since that time.
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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