Bear Lake County, Idaho Demographics 2026
Bear Lake County, Idaho has a population of 6,650, the 36th most populous county in Idaho. The median household income is $75,260 and the median home value is $275,000. The poverty rate is 7.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Bear Lake County Quick Facts
How Bear Lake County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,552 | 6,650 | +1.5% |
| Median household income | $67,304 | $75,260 | +11.8% |
| Median home value | $234,200 | $275,000 | +17.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 36 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Bear Lake County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier | 2,694 | $61,375 | 7.8% | $240,300 |
| Georgetown | 739 | $70,179 | 11.1% | $197,700 |
| Paris | 562 | $95,000 | 2.0% | $267,300 |
| Bloomington | 255 | $79,583 | 3.9% | $377,300 |
| St. Charles | 145 | N/A | 11.7% | $210,000 |
| Bennington | 92 | $84,167 | 0.0% | $366,700 |
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Population Overview
Bear Lake County is located in Idaho with a total population of 6,650. It is the 36th most populous county out of 44 in Idaho. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bear Lake County is 40.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bear Lake County is $75,260. This is 3% lower than the state median of $77,800. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $275,000. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 72.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Bear Lake County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 13.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.3%.
Education
21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Bear Lake County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Idaho and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bear Lake County, Idaho?
Bear Lake County has a population of 6,650, making it the 36th most populous county in Idaho.
What is the median income in Bear Lake County?
The median household income in Bear Lake County is $75,260 with a poverty rate of 7.0%.
How many cities are in Bear Lake County, Idaho?
Bear Lake County contains 6 Census-designated places.