Population 6,650 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bear Lake County
Household size in Bear Lake County
| Period | Bear Lake County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.72 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.78 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.76 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.02 | 2.79 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.64 | +0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Bear Lake County are large by national standards, averaging 3.02 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.38, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bear Lake County
| Period | Bear Lake County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 35.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 36.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 37.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.1 | 38.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Bear Lake County are younger than 41.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Idaho as a whole, where the median age is 38.2. The median age has edged down from 41.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bear Lake County
| Period | Bear Lake County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Bear Lake County: 6.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bear Lake County
Renters in Bear Lake County
| Period | Bear Lake County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.6 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Bear Lake County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 8.6 points, even as the national share rose. Only one other Idaho county has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bear Lake County
| Period | Bear Lake County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.9% | 11.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.4% | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.6% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Bear Lake County: 31.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bear Lake County
| Period | Bear Lake County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Bear Lake County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bear Lake County
| Period | Bear Lake County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $603 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $587 | $820 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $614 | $941 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $841 | $1,407 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$238 | +$641 | +$606 |
Rent in Bear Lake County runs $841 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $238 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bear Lake County
Bachelor's degrees in Bear Lake County
| Period | Bear Lake County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 25.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 27.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 31.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Bear Lake County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.1%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bear Lake County
| Period | Bear Lake County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 88.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 92.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over nine in ten adults in Bear Lake County have finished high school (92.9%), above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Idaho. The share with a diploma is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bear Lake County
| Period | Bear Lake County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Bear Lake County has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bear Lake County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake County | 3.02 | 41.1 | 6.2% | 10.5% | 31.6% | 1971 | $841 | 22.1% | 92.9% | 2.9% |
| Cassia County | 3.12 | 33.6 | 12.6% | 31.4% | 7.7% | 1974 | $1,090 | 20.5% | 84.3% | 2.1% |
| Sioux County | 2.39 | 40.5 | 3.3% | 40.4% | 27.8% | 1958 | $759 | 22.2% | 94.3% | 1.5% |
| Lake County | 2.26 | 45.7 | 6.1% | 32.7% | 18.1% | 1971 | $945 | 21.9% | 90.6% | 3.9% |
| Klamath County | 2.43 | 43.0 | 10.6% | 30.6% | 11.6% | 1971 | $1,087 | 23.0% | 89.6% | 7.0% |
| Jackson County | 2.45 | 44.3 | 10.6% | 34.1% | 7.1% | 1985 | $1,492 | 31.7% | 91.8% | 5.2% |
| Josephine County | 2.41 | 47.9 | 11.5% | 28.3% | 7.7% | 1982 | $1,264 | 19.6% | 90.3% | 7.0% |
| Holt County | 2.52 | 43.2 | 7.5% | 27.7% | 17.1% | 1965 | $757 | 29.6% | 94.1% | 1.1% |
| Curry County | 2.10 | 57.2 | 13.4% | 25.8% | 14.5% | 1981 | $1,190 | 21.7% | 91.4% | 6.6% |
| Pierce County | 2.56 | 39.8 | 5.5% | 21.9% | 9.2% | 1959 | $956 | 24.1% | 95.0% | 2.0% |
| Wayne County | 2.34 | 35.5 | 10.2% | 38.7% | 6.7% | 1963 | $941 | 30.2% | 95.5% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Cochran County, TX · McIntosh County, ND · McLean County, KY · McLean County, ND · Menard County, TX · Mineral County, NV · Colfax County, NM · Modoc County, CA · Monroe County, KY · McCone County, MT
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bear Lake County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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