Bear Lake County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,650 | — | #2,765 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,260 | +0.1% | #826 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.5 years | +4.1% | #1,950 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $275,000 | -2.4% | #755 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $632 | -45.7% | #2,986 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% | -44.3% | #210 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bear Lake County has a population of 6,650, making it the #2,765 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bear Lake County is $75,260, ranking #826 out of 3,222 counties — 0.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.0% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Bear Lake County is $275,000 (-2.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $632/mo and the homeownership rate is 89.5%.
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93.1% of residents in Bear Lake County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.
About Bear Lake County, Idaho
Bear Lake County, Idaho has a total population of 6,650, making it the 2,765th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bear Lake County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bear Lake County is $75,260, which ranks #826 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Bear Lake County is $275,000, 2.4% below the national median. Renters in Bear Lake County pay a median gross rent of $632 per month. The homeownership rate is 89.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bear Lake County, 21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.1 min.
Bear Lake County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
All data for Bear Lake County, Idaho comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.