Bear Lake County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bear Lake County is located in Idaho with a total population of 6,552. It is the 36th most populous county out of 44 in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bear Lake County is 40.2 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bear Lake County is $67,304. This is 10% lower than the state median of $74,636. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $234,200. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $376,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bear Lake County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.3%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.