Bear River, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 827, Bear River's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bear River is a small community located in Wyoming, within Uinta County. The total population is 827. It ranks as the 64th most populous out of 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bear River is 35.8 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 29.8% of the population under 18, Bear River has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bear River is $120,859. This is 59% higher than the state median of $76,176. It is also 50% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.6%. This is 66% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $341,900. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $309,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Bear River is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 96.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 71.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bear River has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 30.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bear River, Wyoming is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wyoming state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.