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Adelanto, California
Adelanto, city, in San Bernardino County, California. Adelanto had 38,798 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 38,046 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 37,964 (±46). GEOID 0600296.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
38,798
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 38,046 · ACS 2020-2024: 37,964 ±46
Median household income
$68,685
±$6,234 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$349,100
±$11,152 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,437
±$117 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Adelanto and what county is it in?
Adelanto is a city in San Bernardino County, California. It covers 52.9 square miles of land, 720 residents per square mile in 2020.
Adelanto is in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Adelanto, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 38,798 people lived in Adelanto on July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 38,046 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 37,964 (±46).
| Measure | Adelanto | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 37,964 ±46 | 2,197,104 | +4,304 |
| Households | 9,253 ±433 | 674,915 | +1,558 |
| Average household size | 3.86 ±0.18 | 3.20 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,908 ±429 | 743,886 | +1,586 |
Adelanto's population since 2000
From 18,130 in 2000 to 38,798 in 2025: up 114.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Adelanto as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Adelanto?
The median resident of Adelanto is 29.6 years old; 33.6% are under 18 and 7.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 68.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.8%. 17.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Adelanto | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.6 ±1.5 | 34.7 | +2.1 |
| Under 18 years | 33.6% ±2.1 pts | 25.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 7.6% ±1.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 50.8% ±1.7 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 68.3% ±3.2 pts | 55.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 8.1% ±1.3 pts | 24.7% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.8% ±2.4 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.6 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±2.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.9% ±2.1 pts | 21.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 48.3% ±3.6 pts | 44.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3% ±1.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 17.1% ±2.9 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5% ±1.8 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 73.1% ±2.3 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.7% ±1.6 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.4% ±0.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.7% ±2.3 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Adelanto earn?
Half of Adelanto's 9,253 households earn less than $68,685 a year (±$6,234), against $85,478 in San Bernardino County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $55,849 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,836 after inflation. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Adelanto | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,685 ±$6,234 | $85,478 | +$12,836 |
| Mean household income | $80,767 ±$5,496 | $109,207 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,204 ±$1,427 | $34,343 | +$2,681 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.2% ±3.6 pts | 13.3% | −11.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.0% ±6.2 pts | 17.6% | −17.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 38.9% ±4.8 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% ±1.7 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5% ±2.1 pts | 93.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Adelanto?
Owners occupy 61.9% of Adelanto's occupied homes and renters 38.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $349,100 by its owner (±$11,152). The median renter pays $1,437 a month including utilities, and 51.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Adelanto | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $349,100 ±$11,152 | $505,000 | +$108,130 |
| Median gross rent | $1,437 ±$117 | $1,801 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.5% ±7.6 pts | 48.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,861 ±$95 | $2,368 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.9% ±4.6 pts | 62.1% | +8.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.1% ±4.6 pts | 37.9% | – |
| Housing units | 9,908 ±429 | 743,886 | +1,586 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0% ±1.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.7% ±2.7 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% ±1.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.7% ±2.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9% ±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.9% ±2.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Adelanto building?
Builders took permits for 29 new housing units in Adelanto in 2025 (29 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Adelanto work and get to work?
75.5% of Adelanto's workers drive alone and 8.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 47.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.8%.
| Measure | Adelanto | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.9% ±2.5 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.8% ±2.6 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.5% ±3.1 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.3% ±3.1 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.0% ±2.2 pts | 11.0% | +3.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 47.0 min ±3.3 | 32.6 min | +7.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Adelanto?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Adelanto, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $38,750 (Tract 91.31) to $80,707 (Tract 91.24).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 91.29San Bernardino County | 7,686 | $73,702 |
| Tract 91.25San Bernardino County | 6,106 | $75,638 |
| Tract 91.31San Bernardino County | 5,973 | $38,750 |
| Tract 91.24San Bernardino County | 4,906 | $80,707 |
| Tract 91.33San Bernardino County | 8,058 | $71,280 |
| Tract 91.30San Bernardino County | 3,865 | $78,611 |
| Tract 91.32San Bernardino County | 2,599 | $46,667 |
| Tract 91.26San Bernardino County | 6,375 | $85,833 |
| Tract 91.34San Bernardino County | 871 | $61,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Adelanto) · Census block assignment files
How does Adelanto compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Adelanto is the 1,072nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 208th-most populous of 483 in California.
Adelanto ranks 801st of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 208th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 103rd | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 805th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 801st | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 997th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 852nd | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 732nd | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 210th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 942nd | 988 |
| Median age | 998th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 629th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 687th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 26th | 1,069 |
Adelanto's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Adelanto with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Adelanto?
9 of the 57 figures for Adelanto on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Adelanto are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Adelanto.