Which state has the highest Grizzly Bear Population?

Alaska has the highest Grizzly Bear Population, at 30,000, followed by Montana (2,000) and Wyoming (600).

Which state has the lowest Grizzly Bear Population?

Idaho has the lowest Grizzly Bear Population, at 100.

What is the median Grizzly Bear Population across US states?

The median is 600 across the 5 US states with data.

Where does this grizzly bear population by state data come from?

Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: What States Have Grizzly Bears? (Less Than You Think!) - NCRAOA; AZ Animals - Grizzly Bear Population by State.

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Grizzly Bear Population by State

Name: Grizzly Bear Population by State
Creator: Rankodex

Alaska has the highest Grizzly Bear Population (30,000), followed by Montana (2,000) and Wyoming (600). Idaho has the lowest (100).

Environment5 states · 2 metricsUpdated May 29, 2025Original page

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Each dot is one state; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median

600

Middle half 500 – 2,000

Average

6,640

5 states

Highest

30,000

Alaska

Lowest

100

Idaho

Data

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5 states · # = rank by Grizzly Bear Population

#
1	Alaska	30,000	—
2	Montana	2,000	Population is estimated to range from 1,800 to 2,000
3	Wyoming	600	—
4	Washington	500	—
5	Idaho	100	Population is estimated to range from 80-100

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Quick answers

Which state has the highest Grizzly Bear Population?: Alaska has the highest Grizzly Bear Population, at 30,000, followed by Montana (2,000) and Wyoming (600).
Which state has the lowest Grizzly Bear Population?: Idaho has the lowest Grizzly Bear Population, at 100.
What is the median Grizzly Bear Population across US states?: The median is 600 across the 5 US states with data.
Where does this grizzly bear population by state data come from?: Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: What States Have Grizzly Bears? (Less Than You Think!) - NCRAOA; AZ Animals - Grizzly Bear Population by State.