Bear Lake County, ID
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6,436
TOTAL POPULATION
3,243
MALE POPULATION
3,193
FEMALE POPULATION
101.57
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.46
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,266
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,926
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$63,244
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
57.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
42.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,845
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Bear Lake County Area Codes
Race in Bear Lake County
The most populous races in Bear Lake County are White / Caucasian (6,125 | 95.2%), Hispanic or Latino (277 | 4.3%), and Two or more Races (118 | 1.8%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 54 | 0.8% |
| Black / African American | 8 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 277 | 4.3% |
| Native / Alaskan | 91 | 1.4% |
| White / Caucasian | 6,125 | 95.2% |
| Two or more Races | 118 | 1.8% |
| Some other Race | 40 | 0.6% |
| Total | 6,436 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Bear Lake County
The most populous ancestries reported in Bear Lake County are English (2,069 | 32.2%), German (790 | 12.3%), Swedish (383 | 5.9%), Swiss (354 | 5.5%), and American (306 | 4.8%), together accounting for 60.6% of all Bear Lake County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 306 | 4.8% |
| British | 43 | 0.7% |
| Burmese | 14 | 0.2% |
| Canadian | 8 | 0.1% |
| Celtic | 3 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 227 | 3.5% |
| Dutch | 69 | 1.1% |
| Ecuadorian | 20 | 0.3% |
| English | 2,069 | 32.2% |
| European | 184 | 2.9% |
| Finnish | 8 | 0.1% |
| French | 55 | 0.9% |
| French Canadian | 2 | 0.0% |
| German | 790 | 12.3% |
| Greek | 43 | 0.7% |
| Haitian | 8 | 0.1% |
| Hopi | 10 | 0.2% |
| Hungarian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Icelander | 10 | 0.2% |
| Indonesian | 16 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 292 | 4.5% |
| Italian | 83 | 1.3% |
| Korean | 98 | 1.5% |
| Lithuanian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 206 | 3.2% |
| Navajo | 14 | 0.2% |
| Northern European | 20 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 169 | 2.6% |
| Polish | 32 | 0.5% |
| Puerto Rican | 10 | 0.2% |
| Romanian | 18 | 0.3% |
| Russian | 11 | 0.2% |
| Samoan | 14 | 0.2% |
| Scandinavian | 39 | 0.6% |
| Scotch-Irish | 65 | 1.0% |
| Scottish | 266 | 4.1% |
| Sioux | 73 | 1.1% |
| South American | 20 | 0.3% |
| Spanish | 24 | 0.4% |
| Swedish | 383 | 5.9% |
| Swiss | 354 | 5.5% |
| Tlingit-Haida | 2 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 194 | 3.0% | View All 43 Rows |
Immigrants in Bear Lake County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bear Lake County came from Latin America (48 | 0.7%), Europe (47 | 0.7%), Asia (32 | 0.5%), Germany (32 | 0.5%), and South Eastern Asia (32 | 0.5%), together accounting for 3.0% of all Bear Lake County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 32 | 0.5% |
| Brazil | 7 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 20 | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 8 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 21 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Europe | 12 | 0.2% |
| Ecuador | 12 | 0.2% |
| Europe | 47 | 0.7% |
| Germany | 32 | 0.5% |
| Haiti | 8 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 48 | 0.7% |
| Mexico | 21 | 0.3% |
| Northern Europe | 3 | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 10 | 0.2% |
| Philippines | 16 | 0.3% |
| Romania | 12 | 0.2% |
| South America | 19 | 0.3% |
| South Eastern Asia | 32 | 0.5% |
| Western Europe | 32 | 0.5% | View All 19 Rows |
Sex and Age in Bear Lake County
Sex and Age in Bear Lake County
The most populous age groups in Bear Lake County are 5 to 9 Years (295 | 9.1%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (316 | 9.9%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 225 (6.9%) | 175 (5.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 295 (9.1%) | 316 (9.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 172 (5.3%) | 194 (6.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 266 (8.2%) | 235 (7.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 156 (4.8%) | 158 (5.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 151 (4.7%) | 150 (4.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 168 (5.2%) | 180 (5.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 206 (6.4%) | 169 (5.3%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 149 (4.6%) | 208 (6.5%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 162 (5.0%) | 155 (4.9%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 187 (5.8%) | 176 (5.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 146 (4.5%) | 135 (4.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 266 (8.2%) | 269 (8.4%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 202 (6.2%) | 217 (6.8%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 209 (6.4%) | 155 (4.9%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 123 (3.8%) | 144 (4.5%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 96 (3.0%) | 77 (2.4%) |
| 85 Years and over | 64 (2.0%) | 80 (2.5%) |
| Total | 3,243 (100.0%) | 3,193 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Bear Lake County
Median Family Size in Bear Lake County
The median family size in Bear Lake County is 3.29 persons per family, with single female/mother families (141 | 8.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.01 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,483 | 87.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.22 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,483 (87.9%) | 3.22 |
| Single Male/Father | 63 (3.7%) | 3.41 |
| Single Female/Mother | 141 (8.4%) | 4.01 |
| Total Families | 1,687 (100.0%) | 3.29 |
Median Household Size in Bear Lake County
The median household size in Bear Lake County is 2.74 persons per household, with single female/mother households (141 | 6.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.09 persons per household. non-family households (636 | 27.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.09 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,483 (63.8%) | 3.27 |
| Single Male/Father | 63 (2.7%) | 3.98 |
| Single Female/Mother | 141 (6.1%) | 4.09 |
| Non-family | 636 (27.4%) | 1.09 |
| Total Households | 2,323 (100.0%) | 2.74 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bear Lake County
Out of a total of 2,323 households in Bear Lake County, 1,687 (72.6%) are family households, while 636 (27.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 932, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 602.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 602 (25.9%) |
| 2-Person Households | 932 (40.1%) | 25 (1.1%) |
| 3-Person Households | 277 (11.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 211 (9.1%) | 9 (0.4%) |
| 5-Person Households | 156 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 73 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 38 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,687 (72.6%) | 636 (27.4%) |
Female Fertility in Bear Lake County
Fertility by Age in Bear Lake County
Average fertility rate in Bear Lake County is 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 164.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 87.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 80 (87.0%) | 164.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 12 (13.0%) | 21.0 |
| Total | 92 (100.0%) | 72.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bear Lake County
77.2% of women with births (92) in Bear Lake County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 11.3% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 71 (88.7%) | 9 (11.3%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| Total | 71 (77.2%) | 21 (22.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Bear Lake County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 4 (4.3%) | 16.0 |
| High School Diploma | 34 (37.0%) | 101.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 42 (45.7%) | 101.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12 (13.0%) | 54.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 92 (100.0%) | 72.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bear Lake County
22.8% of women with births in Bear Lake County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 34 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 37 (88.1%) | 5 (11.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 71 (77.2%) | 21 (22.8%) |
Income in Bear Lake County
Income Overview in Bear Lake County
Per Capita Income in Bear Lake County is $30,266, while median incomes of families and households are $81,926 and $63,244 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 6,436 | $30,266 |
| Median Family Income | 1,687 | $81,926 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,687 | $92,717 |
| Median Household Income | 2,323 | $63,244 |
| Mean Household Income | 2,323 | $78,250 |
| Income Deficit | 1,687 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 6,436 | 57.70% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 6,436 | 42.30¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 6,436 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in Bear Lake County
Average Earnings in Bear Lake County are $29,561, $46,118 for men and $19,508 for women, a difference of 57.7%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 1,752 (55.1%) | $46,118 |
| Female | 1,425 (44.9%) | $19,508 |
| Total | 3,177 (100.0%) | $29,561 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bear Lake County
The most common earnings brackets in Bear Lake County are $100,000+ for men (304 | 17.3%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (188 | 13.2%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 100 (5.7%) | 146 (10.2%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 48 (2.7%) | 63 (4.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 103 (5.9%) | 188 (13.2%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 72 (4.1%) | 44 (3.1%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 30 (1.7%) | 63 (4.4%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 9 (0.5%) | 71 (5.0%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 15 (0.9%) | 111 (7.8%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 22 (1.3%) | 33 (2.3%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 9 (0.5%) | 41 (2.9%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 56 (3.2%) | 123 (8.6%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 158 (9.0%) | 106 (7.4%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 46 (2.6%) | 74 (5.2%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 90 (5.1%) | 88 (6.2%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 63 (3.6%) | 46 (3.2%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 152 (8.7%) | 35 (2.5%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 29 (1.7%) | 25 (1.8%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 152 (8.7%) | 43 (3.0%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 74 (4.2%) | 45 (3.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 220 (12.6%) | 19 (1.3%) |
| $100,000+ | 304 (17.3%) | 61 (4.3%) |
| Total | 1,752 (100.0%) | 1,425 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bear Lake County
Average earnings in Bear Lake County are $55,699 for men and $22,567 for women, a difference of 59.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $75,909, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $47,813. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $46,667, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $18,250.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $55,288 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $47,813 | $21,339 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $56,346 | $18,250 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,909 | $32,292 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $55,699 | $22,567 |
Family Income in Bear Lake County
Family Income Brackets in Bear Lake County
According to the Bear Lake County family income data, there are 368 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.8% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 24 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 24 | 1.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 30 | 1.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 67 | 4.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 89 | 5.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 268 | 15.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 280 | 16.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 346 | 20.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 368 | 21.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 105 | 6.2% |
| $200,000+ | 111 | 6.6% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bear Lake County
6-person families (64 | 3.8%) account for the highest median family income in Bear Lake County with $132,813 per family, while 2-person families (939 | 55.7%) have the highest median income of $40,554 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 939 (55.7%) | $81,107 |
| 3-Person Families | 287 (17.0%) | $58,304 |
| 4-Person Families | 219 (13.0%) | $100,563 |
| 5-Person Families | 140 (8.3%) | $72,500 |
| 6-Person Families | 64 (3.8%) | $132,813 |
| 7+ Person Families | 38 (2.2%) | $0 |
| Total | 1,687 (100.0%) | $81,926 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bear Lake County
The median family income in Bear Lake County is $81,926, with families comprising 3+ earners (120) having the highest median family income of $137,917, while families with no earners (312) have the lowest median family income of $52,095, accounting for 7.1% and 18.5% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 312 (18.5%) | $52,095 |
| 1 Earner | 480 (28.4%) | $68,611 |
| 2 Earners | 775 (45.9%) | $87,784 |
| 3+ Earners | 120 (7.1%) | $137,917 |
| Total | 1,687 (100.0%) | $81,926 |
Household Income in Bear Lake County
Household Income Brackets in Bear Lake County
With 411 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Bear Lake County, accounting for 17.7% of all households. In contrast, only 93 households (4.0%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 93 | 4.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 118 | 5.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 209 | 9.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 170 | 7.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 325 | 14.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 402 | 17.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 367 | 15.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 411 | 17.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 114 | 4.9% |
| $200,000+ | 112 | 4.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Bear Lake County
The median household income in Bear Lake County is $63,244, with the highest median household income of $84,318 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 642 households (27.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $50,962, with 810 households (34.9%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 59 (2.5%) | $55,625 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 642 (27.6%) | $84,318 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 812 (34.9%) | $70,313 |
| 65+ Years | 810 (34.9%) | $50,962 |
| Total | 2,323 (100.0%) | $63,244 |
Poverty in Bear Lake County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bear Lake County
With 9.8% poverty level for males and 11.4% for females among the residents of Bear Lake County, 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 19 males (21.3%) and 52 females (44.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 23 (10.2%) | 17 (9.8%) |
| 5 Years | 19 (21.3%) | 17 (19.8%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 46 (16.3%) | 8 (2.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 19 (19.8%) | 2 (1.7%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (34.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 7 (5.7%) | 52 (44.8%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 6 (2.5%) | 50 (21.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 13 (4.1%) | 69 (20.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 29 (8.2%) | 44 (11.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 49 (14.0%) | 25 (7.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 46 (11.2%) | 19 (4.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 31 (7.5%) | 12 (3.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 29 (10.7%) | 23 (8.7%) |
| Total | 317 (9.8%) | 354 (11.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bear Lake County
According to the poverty statistics in Bear Lake County, males aged 15 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 98.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 202 (89.8%) | 156 (90.2%) |
| 5 Years | 70 (78.6%) | 69 (80.2%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 236 (83.7%) | 273 (97.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 77 (80.2%) | 115 (98.3%) |
| 15 Years | 56 (100.0%) | 31 (66.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 116 (94.3%) | 64 (55.2%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 237 (97.5%) | 180 (78.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 306 (95.9%) | 261 (79.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 326 (91.8%) | 332 (88.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 300 (86.0%) | 306 (92.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 366 (88.8%) | 379 (95.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 380 (92.5%) | 353 (96.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 243 (89.3%) | 241 (91.3%) |
| Total | 2,915 (90.2%) | 2,760 (88.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bear Lake County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bear Lake County show that 2.1% or 31 of the total 1,483 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.4%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 906 (98.2%) | 17 (1.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 394 (96.6%) | 14 (3.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 125 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,452 (97.9%) | 31 (2.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bear Lake County
According to the poverty data in Bear Lake County, 17.5% or 11 single-father households and 51.1% or 72 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (26.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (24.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 6 (20.0%) | 28 (52.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 5 (26.3%) | 30 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 11 (17.5%) | 72 (51.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bear Lake County
The poverty data for Bear Lake County shows that 31 of the married-couple family households (2.1%) and 83 of the single-parent households (40.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (3.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 household (71.4%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 17 (1.8%) | 14 (19.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 14 (3.4%) | 34 (41.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (71.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 31 (2.1%) | 83 (40.7%) |
Employment Characteristics in Bear Lake County
Employment by Class of Employer in Bear Lake County
Among the 2,644 employed individuals in Bear Lake County, private company employees (1,580 | 59.8%), local government employees (356 | 13.5%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (234 | 8.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 1,580 | 59.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 184 | 7.0% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 234 | 8.8% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 117 | 4.4% |
| Local Government Employees | 356 | 13.5% |
| State Government Employees | 125 | 4.7% |
| Federal Government Employees | 34 | 1.3% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 14 | 0.5% |
| Total | 2,644 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Bear Lake County
According to the labor force statistics for Bear Lake County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,956), 57.4% or 2,845 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 122 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 91.7% or 288 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.1% or 35 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 193 (48.5%) | 35 (18.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 288 (91.7%) | 3 (1.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 258 (85.7%) | 8 (3.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 251 (72.1%) | 14 (5.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 596 (81.4%) | 18 (3.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 580 (85.3%) | 34 (5.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 204 (72.6%) | 3 (1.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 298 (55.7%) | 3 (1.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 133 (17.0%) | 5 (3.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 45 (7.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,845 (57.4%) | 122 (4.3%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bear Lake County
According to labor force statistics for Bear Lake County, 76.0% of individuals (2,187) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,877) are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 81 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 80.5% or 542 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.5% or 50 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 130 (65.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 772 (75.3%) | 67 (6.5%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 743 (75.7%) | 12 (1.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 542 (80.5%) | 26 (3.9%) |
| Total | 2,187 (76.0%) | 106 (3.7%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Bear Lake County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bear Lake County are Management (316 | 11.6%), Community & Social Service (298 | 10.9%), Education Instruction & Library (210 | 7.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (110 | 4.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (101 | 3.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bear Lake County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (96.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 230 (72.8%) | 86 (27.2%) |
| Business & Financial | 23 (69.7%) | 10 (30.3%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 97 (96.0%) | 4 (4.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 47 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 25 (86.2%) | 4 (13.8%) |
| Community & Social Service | 50 (16.8%) | 248 (83.2%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 54 (100.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 50 (23.8%) | 160 (76.2%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (100.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 11 (10.0%) | 99 (90.0%) |
| Health Technologists | 11 (12.4%) | 78 (87.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 411 (47.9%) | 447 (52.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,497 (55.0%) | 1,226 (45.0%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Bear Lake County are Healthcare Support (163 | 6.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (137 | 5.0%), Personal Care & Service (102 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (99 | 3.6%), and Security & Protection (64 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Bear Lake County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (92.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (52.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.0%), Personal Care & Service (75.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (72.3%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 18 (11.0%) | 145 (89.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 59 (92.2%) | 5 (7.8%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 56 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 3 (37.5%) | 5 (62.5%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 38 (27.7%) | 99 (72.3%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 52 (52.5%) | 47 (47.5%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 25 (24.5%) | 77 (75.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 192 (34.0%) | 373 (66.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,497 (55.0%) | 1,226 (45.0%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bear Lake County are Office & Administration (262 | 9.6%), and Sales & Related (155 | 5.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 77 (49.7%) | 78 (50.3%) |
| Office & Administration | 34 (13.0%) | 228 (87.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 111 (26.6%) | 306 (73.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,497 (55.0%) | 1,226 (45.0%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bear Lake County are Construction & Extraction (310 | 11.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (138 | 5.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (46 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 25 (54.3%) | 21 (45.7%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 310 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 134 (97.1%) | 4 (2.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 469 (94.9%) | 25 (5.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,497 (55.0%) | 1,226 (45.0%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bear Lake County are Transportation (157 | 5.8%), Production (137 | 5.0%), and Material Moving (95 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 115 (83.9%) | 22 (16.1%) |
| Transportation | 142 (90.4%) | 15 (9.6%) |
| Material Moving | 57 (60.0%) | 38 (40.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 314 (80.7%) | 75 (19.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,497 (55.0%) | 1,226 (45.0%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Bear Lake County
Employment Industries in Bear Lake County
The major employment industries in Bear Lake County include Health Care & Social Assistance (417 | 15.3%), Educational Services (307 | 11.3%), Construction (272 | 10.0%), Retail Trade (265 | 9.7%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (233 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bear Lake County
The Bear Lake County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (99.3%), Construction (98.5%), and Wholesale Trade (96.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (89.2%), Educational Services (76.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (73.7%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 202 (86.7%) | 31 (13.3%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 145 (99.3%) | 1 (0.7%) |
| Construction | 268 (98.5%) | 4 (1.5%) |
| Manufacturing | 156 (83.0%) | 32 (17.0%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 24 (96.0%) | 1 (4.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 136 (51.3%) | 129 (48.7%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 132 (64.1%) | 74 (35.9%) |
| Utilities | 32 (76.2%) | 10 (23.8%) |
| Information | 5 (50.0%) | 5 (50.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 23 (51.1%) | 22 (48.9%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 19 (45.2%) | 23 (54.8%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 60 (52.2%) | 55 (47.8%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 29 (70.7%) | 12 (29.3%) |
| Educational Services | 73 (23.8%) | 234 (76.2%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 45 (10.8%) | 372 (89.2%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 42 (65.6%) | 22 (34.4%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 39 (26.4%) | 109 (73.7%) |
| Public Administration | 19 (29.7%) | 45 (70.3%) |
| Total | 1,497 (55.0%) | 1,226 (45.0%) |
Education in Bear Lake County
School Enrollment in Bear Lake County
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,636 students in Bear Lake County are high school (452 | 27.6%), elementary school (416 | 25.4%), and middle school (297 | 18.1%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 110 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 142 | 8.7% |
| Elementary School | 416 | 25.4% |
| Middle School | 297 | 18.1% |
| High School | 452 | 27.6% |
| College / Undergraduate | 196 | 12.0% |
| Graduate / Professional | 23 | 1.4% |
| Total | 1,636 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bear Lake County
Out of a total of 1,636 students who are enrolled in schools in Bear Lake County, 227 (13.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,409 (86.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 35 (52.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 326 (97.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 32 (47.8%) | 35 (52.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 489 (86.7%) | 75 (13.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 313 (88.4%) | 41 (11.6%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 326 (97.9%) | 7 (2.1%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 116 (92.1%) | 10 (7.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 71 (74.7%) | 24 (25.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 21 (58.3%) | 15 (41.7%) |
| 35 Years and over | 40 (65.6%) | 21 (34.4%) |
| Total | 1,409 (86.1%) | 227 (13.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bear Lake County
Education (266 | 28.5%), business (128 | 13.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (100 | 10.7%), science & technology (99 | 10.6%), and social sciences (55 | 5.9%) are the most common fields of study among 932 individuals in Bear Lake County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 4 | 0.4% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 100 | 10.7% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 19 | 2.0% |
| Psychology | 28 | 3.0% |
| Social Sciences | 55 | 5.9% |
| Engineering | 32 | 3.4% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 99 | 10.6% |
| Business | 128 | 13.7% |
| Education | 266 | 28.5% |
| Literature & Languages | 45 | 4.8% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 35 | 3.8% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 41 | 4.4% |
| Communications | 27 | 2.9% |
| Arts & Humanities | 53 | 5.7% |
| Total | 932 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Bear Lake County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bear Lake County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bear Lake County are males with 2 vehicles (408, accounting for 28.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (310, making up 34.0%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 35 (2.4%) | 63 (5.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 76 (5.3%) | 133 (11.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 408 (28.2%) | 310 (25.9%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 386 (26.7%) | 264 (22.0%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 266 (18.4%) | 220 (18.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 274 (19.0%) | 209 (17.4%) |
| Total | 1,445 (100.0%) | 1,199 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Bear Lake County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bear Lake County are 5 to 9 minutes (411 commuters, 17.2%), less than 5 minutes (387 commuters, 16.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (318 commuters, 13.3%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 387 | 16.2% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 411 | 17.2% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 251 | 10.5% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 318 | 13.3% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 141 | 5.9% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 57 | 2.4% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 195 | 8.2% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 16 | 0.7% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 47 | 2.0% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 144 | 6.0% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 195 | 8.2% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 230 | 9.6% |
Commute Time by Sex in Bear Lake County
The most common commute times in Bear Lake County are 5 to 9 minutes (229 commuters, 17.2%) for males and less than 5 minutes (258 commuters, 24.4%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 129 (9.7%) | 258 (24.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 229 (17.2%) | 182 (17.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 106 (8.0%) | 145 (13.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 139 (10.4%) | 179 (16.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 84 (6.3%) | 57 (5.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 54 (4.1%) | 3 (0.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 69 (5.2%) | 126 (11.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 13 (1.0%) | 3 (0.3%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 35 (2.6%) | 12 (1.1%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 120 (9.0%) | 24 (2.3%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 180 (13.5%) | 15 (1.4%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 176 (13.2%) | 54 (5.1%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bear Lake County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Bear Lake County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (273, 20.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (145, 13.7%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 273 (20.5%) | 39 (3.7%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 45 (3.4%) | 17 (1.6%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 83 (6.2%) | 77 (7.3%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 81 (6.1%) | 38 (3.6%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 126 (9.5%) | 65 (6.1%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 171 (12.8%) | 126 (11.9%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 146 (10.9%) | 145 (13.7%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 185 (13.9%) | 117 (11.1%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 40 (3.0%) | 38 (3.6%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 24 (1.8%) | 128 (12.1%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 9 (0.7%) | 108 (10.2%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 16 (1.2%) | 7 (0.7%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 82 (6.1%) | 60 (5.7%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 53 (4.0%) | 93 (8.8%) |
| Total | 1,334 (100.0%) | 1,058 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Bear Lake County
Occupancy by Ownership in Bear Lake County
Of the total 2,323 dwellings in Bear Lake County, owner-occupied units account for 1,873 (80.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 450 (19.4%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,873 | 80.6% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 450 | 19.4% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 2,323 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Bear Lake County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 602 | 25.9% |
| 2-Person Household | 957 | 41.2% |
| 3-Person Household | 277 | 11.9% |
| 4+ Person Household | 487 | 21.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,323 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bear Lake County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 392 (65.1%) | 210 (34.9%) |
| 2-Person Household | 804 (84.0%) | 153 (16.0%) |
| 3-Person Household | 261 (94.2%) | 16 (5.8%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 416 (85.4%) | 71 (14.6%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,873 (80.6%) | 450 (19.4%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bear Lake County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 93 (52.0%) | 86 (48.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 556 (71.5%) | 222 (28.5%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 864 (92.9%) | 66 (7.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 360 (82.6%) | 76 (17.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bear Lake County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 386 | 16.6% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 315 | 13.6% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 341 | 14.7% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 471 | 20.3% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 464 | 20.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 295 | 12.7% |
| 85 Years and Over | 51 | 2.2% |
| Total | 2,323 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Bear Lake County
Median Income by Occupancy in Bear Lake County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,873 (80.6%) | $74,293 |
| Renter-Occupied | 450 (19.4%) | $31,923 |
| Average | 2,323 (100.0%) | $63,244 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bear Lake County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 52 (2.8%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 29 (1.5%) | 12 (2.7%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 29 (1.5%) | 90 (20.0%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 69 (3.7%) | 30 (6.7%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 55 (2.9%) | 54 (12.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 126 (6.7%) | 43 (9.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 273 (14.6%) | 53 (11.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 310 (16.6%) | 93 (20.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 326 (17.4%) | 42 (9.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 381 (20.3%) | 30 (6.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 223 (11.9%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| Total | 1,873 (100.0%) | 450 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bear Lake County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 211 (11.3%) | 24 (5.3%) |
| $300 to $499 | 460 (24.6%) | 81 (18.0%) |
| $500 to $799 | 315 (16.8%) | 129 (28.7%) |
| $800 to $999 | 166 (8.9%) | 37 (8.2%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 384 (20.5%) | 43 (9.6%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 215 (11.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 110 (5.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 12 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,873 (100.0%) | 450 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Bear Lake County
Housing Structures in Bear Lake County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,992 | 85.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 57 | 2.5% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 35 | 1.5% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 67 | 2.9% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 172 | 7.4% |
| Total | 2,323 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bear Lake County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,750 (87.8%) | 242 (12.1%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 57 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 67 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 123 (71.5%) | 49 (28.5%) |
| Total | 1,873 (80.6%) | 450 (19.4%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bear Lake County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 4 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 78 (4.2%) | 99 (22.0%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 494 (26.4%) | 226 (50.2%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 552 (29.5%) | 47 (10.4%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 745 (39.8%) | 78 (17.3%) |
| Total | 1,873 (100.0%) | 450 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bear Lake County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 775 (41.4%) | 153 (34.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 536 (28.6%) | 75 (16.7%) |
| Electricity | 246 (13.1%) | 149 (33.1%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 17 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 16 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 283 (15.1%) | 73 (16.2%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,873 (100.0%) | 450 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Bear Lake County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 67 (3.6%) | 20 (4.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 249 (13.3%) | 203 (45.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 611 (32.6%) | 185 (41.1%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 946 (50.5%) | 42 (9.3%) |
| Total | 1,873 (100.0%) | 450 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Bear Lake County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bear Lake County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 817 | 1,056 |
| Median Property Value | $153,200 | $240,500 |
| Median Household Income | $61,607 | $149 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $352 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $882 | $37 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bear Lake County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 57 (7.0%) | 36 (3.4%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 168 (20.6%) | 99 (9.4%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 393 (48.1%) | 544 (51.5%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 156 (19.1%) | 280 (26.5%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 30 (3.7%) | 73 (6.9%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 2 (0.2%) | 14 (1.3%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 11 (1.3%) | 10 (0.9%) |
| Total | 817 (100.0%) | 1,056 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bear Lake County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 40 (4.9%) | 29 (2.8%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 122 (14.9%) | 41 (3.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 62 (7.6%) | 31 (2.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 91 (11.1%) | 64 (6.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 175 (21.4%) | 182 (17.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 119 (14.6%) | 135 (12.8%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 134 (16.4%) | 207 (19.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 74 (9.1%) | 247 (23.4%) |
| Total | 817 (100.0%) | 1,056 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bear Lake County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 291 (35.6%) | 84,563 (8,007.9%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 137 (16.8%) | 303 (28.7%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 78 (9.6%) | 232 (22.0%) |
| 4.0x or more | 287 (35.1%) | 167 (15.8%) |
| Total | 817 (100.0%) | 1,056 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bear Lake County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 305 (37.3%) | 16 (1.5%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 334 (40.9%) | 269 (25.5%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 151 (18.5%) | 420 (39.8%) |
| Total | 817 (100.0%) | 1,056 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Bear Lake County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bear Lake County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 575 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,227 (98.7%) | 16 (1.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 346 (86.9%) | 52 (13.1%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 498 (79.7%) | 127 (20.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 666 (91.1%) | 65 (8.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 615 (90.4%) | 65 (9.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 756 (93.3%) | 54 (6.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 776 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 536 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,995 (94.1%) | 379 (5.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bear Lake County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 575 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,227 (98.7%) | 16 (1.3%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 346 (86.9%) | 52 (13.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bear Lake County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 552 (82.1%) | 120 (17.9%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,186 (91.4%) | 111 (8.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 959 (95.5%) | 45 (4.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 929 (96.3%) | 36 (3.7%) |
| $100,000 and over | 2,369 (97.3%) | 67 (2.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bear Lake County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 272 (47.3%) | 343 (59.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 334 (26.9%) | 965 (77.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 51 (12.8%) | 295 (74.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 128 (20.5%) | 372 (59.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 109 (14.9%) | 599 (81.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 126 (18.5%) | 506 (74.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 101 (12.5%) | 692 (85.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 771 (99.4%) | 492 (63.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 536 (100.0%) | 418 (78.0%) |
| Total | 2,428 (38.1%) | 4,682 (73.5%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bear Lake County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (1.1%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 54 (8.4%) | 25 (3.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 45 (8.0%) | 60 (10.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 246 (22.0%) | 132 (11.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 121 (29.4%) | 77 (21.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 119 (43.8%) | 112 (42.4%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bear Lake County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 5 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 2 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 74 (6.6%) | 22 (2.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 91 (22.1%) | 4 (1.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 72 (26.5%) | 51 (19.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (1.1%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (3.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 75 (6.7%) | 55 (5.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5 (1.2%) | 7 (1.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 36 (13.2%) | 36 (13.6%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 45 (7.0%) | 25 (3.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 31 (5.5%) | 29 (5.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 87 (7.8%) | 40 (3.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5 (1.2%) | 7 (1.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 14 (5.1%) | 38 (14.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 13 (2.0%) | 9 (1.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 5 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 110 (9.9%) | 84 (7.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 69 (16.8%) | 66 (18.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 60 (22.1%) | 66 (25.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 12 (1.9%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 5 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 47 (4.2%) | 12 (1.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (2.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 6 (2.2%) | 47 (17.8%) |
Technology Access in Bear Lake County
Computing Device Access in Bear Lake County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 1,777 | 76.5% |
| Smartphone | 2,018 | 86.9% |
| Tablet | 1,489 | 64.1% |
| No Computing Device | 102 | 4.4% |
| Total | 2,323 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Bear Lake County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 8 | 0.3% |
| Broadband Home | 1,484 | 63.9% |
| Cellular Data Only | 402 | 17.3% |
| Satellite Internet | 248 | 10.7% |
| No Internet | 265 | 11.4% |
| Total | 2,323 | 100.0% |
Bear Lake County Summary
Lake County, Idaho is located in the southeastern corner of the state and is bordered by the states of Utah and Wyoming. It is the second largest county in Idaho, covering an area of 2,845 square miles. The county seat is Paris, and the largest city is Montpelier. The county was established in 1864 and named after Bear Lake, a large natural lake located in the county.
The geography of Bear Lake County is dominated by the Bear Lake Valley, which is a large, flat, and fertile valley surrounded by mountains. The Bear River flows through the valley, and the lake itself is located in the northern part of the county. The highest point in the county is Mount Cotterell, which has an elevation of 9,890 feet. The climate of the county is semi-arid, with cold winters and hot summers.
The economy of Bear Lake County is largely based on agriculture, with the main crops being potatoes, hay, and wheat. The county is also home to several small businesses, including a few wineries, a cheese factory, and a few small manufacturing companies. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with visitors coming to the area to enjoy the lake, the mountains, and the many outdoor activities available.
The population of Bear Lake County was estimated to be 6,845 in 2020. The population is largely white (90.3%), with small percentages of Native American (2.2%), Hispanic (2.1%), and Asian (1.2%) residents. The median household income in the county is $45,845, and the median home value is $164,400.
The county is served by two school districts, the Bear Lake School District and the Montpelier School District. The county also has several higher education institutions, including Brigham Young University-Idaho, Idaho State University, and the University of Idaho.
Bear Lake County is a great place to live, work, and play. With its beautiful scenery, friendly people, and strong economy, it is a great place to call home.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Bear Lake County?
Total Population of Bear Lake County is 6,436.
What is the Total Male Population of Bear Lake County?
Total Male Population of Bear Lake County is 3,243.
What is the Total Female Population of Bear Lake County?
Total Female Population of Bear Lake County is 3,193.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bear Lake County?
There are 101.57 Males per 100 Females in Bear Lake County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bear Lake County?
There are 98.46 Females per 100 Males in Bear Lake County.
What is the Median Population Age in Bear Lake County?
Median Population Age in Bear Lake County is 40.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bear Lake County
Average Family Size in Bear Lake County is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bear Lake County
Average Household Size in Bear Lake County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bear Lake County?
Per Capita income in Bear Lake County is $30,266.
What is the Median Family Income in Bear Lake County?
Median Family Income in Bear Lake County is $81,926.
What is the Median Household income in Bear Lake County?
Median Household Income in Bear Lake County is $63,244.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bear Lake County?
Income or Wage Gap in Bear Lake County is 57.7%.
Women in Bear Lake County earn 42.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bear Lake County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bear Lake County is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bear Lake County?
There are 2,845 People in the Labor Forcein in Bear Lake County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bear Lake County?
57.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Bear Lake County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bear Lake County?
Unemployment Rate in Bear Lake County is 4.3%.