Bear River City is a city in Box Elder County, Utah, United States. The population was 853 at the 2010 census, an increase over the 2000 population of 750. The population was sufficient under Utah state law for Bear River to become a city near the end of 2000. Although current state law requires a minimum population of 1000 for cities, Bear River City remains a city. A group first settled Bear River City from

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in 1866. The city took its name from the nearby Bear River.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 750 people, 226 households, and 195 families in the town. The population density was 477.5 people per square mile (184.4/km). There were 233 housing units at an average density of 148.4 per square mile (57.3/km). The racial makeup of the town was 96.27% White, 0.27% Native American, 2.27% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.87% of the population. There were 226 households, out of which 46.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.8% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.3% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years or older. The average household size was 3.32, and the average family size was 3.64. In the town, the age distribution of the population shows 36.7% under 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.1 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 100.4 males. The median income for a household in the town was $52,212, and the median income for a family was $55,833. Males had a median income of $40,417 versus $24,821 for females. The per capita income was $17,296. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km), all land.

Major landmarks

Schools

In 1912, the rapidly expanding Box Elder School District constructed a six-room elementary school in Bear River City. The building underwent a seven-classroom addition in 1999 before remodeling again in 2007. The latest remodeling to the school added new classrooms (for the fifth graders who had been in portables), a new bathroom, and a new library. Century Elementary holds approximately 800 students.

Churches

There is one church that is owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Parks

The town park is located east of the church. It includes two playing fields, a

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, a small rodeo arena, an outdoor stage, a

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, and a small shop used on special occasions. The town park is cared for by a local family.

Historical buildings

There are two buildings over 100 years old - an old

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that was formerly a post office, and an old shop. There is an original pioneer

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, probably built in the 1850s, which serves as a museum and sits within the boundaries of the town park. This museum can be visited by appointment. At least one home on the corner northeast of the town park was built on remnants of the original Bear River Fort.

Retail locations

The Country Archer's, usually called The Little Store by locals, is the only retail shop.

Government buildings

The current post office is the third one in Bear River City. The original post office became the old town hall, and the second burned down.

References

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* {{authority control Populated places established in 1866 Cities in Box Elder County, Utah Cities in Utah 1866 establishments in Utah Territory Bear River (Great Salt Lake)