Voter file loaded July 20, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Bear Lake County, Idaho has 3,786 active registered voters — 82.7% Republican, 3.8% Democratic, and 12.6% with no party affiliation, as of July 2026.
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Most reliable-voting precincts
| # | Precinct | Active voters | Supervoters | Supervoter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02 | 454 | 221 | 48.68% |
| 2 | 01 | 536 | 232 | 43.28% |
| 3 | 03 | 580 | 229 | 39.48% |
Supervoters are active registered voters who cast a ballot in at least 3 of the last 4 November general elections (2018–2024). Percentages are precinct totals from the official state voter file — no individual voter information is shown. Precincts with fewer than 400 active voters are excluded.
How Bear Lake County voted for president
Election results are public records.
Bear Lake County at a glance.
Bear Lake County had an estimated 6,779 residents in July 2024, the 36th most populous of Idaho's 44 counties, up 6.4% since the 2020 census. Of those, 5,055 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 22.6% are 65 or older. Its 3,786 active registered voters equal about 74.9% of that voting-age population.
It covers 976 square miles of land (6.9 people per square mile), and 38.6% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Montpelier (2,696), Paris (555), Georgetown (509), Bloomington (214) and St. Charles (185). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 40.5, a median household income of $75,260, 21.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 89.5% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 3,325 votes were cast for president, about 65.8% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 10.4% and the Republican ticket 87.5%. The two-party margin moved from R+63.7 in 2008 to R+77.1 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 6,779
- Population (2020 census base)
- 6,370
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 5,055
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 74.9
- Residents 65 and older
- 22.6%
- People per square mile
- 6.9
- Living outside incorporated places
- 38.6%
- Land area
- 976 sq mi
- Median age
- 40.5
- Median household income
- $75,260
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 21.6%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 89.5%
Largest cities and towns
- Montpelier 2,696
- Paris 555
- Georgetown 509
- Bloomington 214
- St. Charles 185
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.4% | 87.5% | R+77.1 | 3,325 |
| 2020 | 10.6% | 87.9% | R+77.3 | 3,315 |
| 2016 | 8.7% | 75.2% | R+66.5 | 2,928 |
| 2012 | 10.7% | 88.2% | R+77.5 | 2,822 |
| 2008 | 17.1% | 80.8% | R+63.7 | 2,943 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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