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San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino, city, in San Bernardino County, California. San Bernardino had 222,044 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 222,101 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 222,724 (±72). GEOID 0665000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
222,044
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 222,101 · ACS 2020-2024: 222,724 ±72
Median household income
$67,415
±$2,803 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$422,300
±$7,011 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,508
±$34 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is San Bernardino and what county is it in?
San Bernardino is a city in San Bernardino County, California. It covers 62.1 square miles of land, 3,576 residents per square mile in 2020.
San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 222,044 people lived in San Bernardino on July 1, 2025, about level with 2020, in line with California (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 222,101 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 222,724 (±72).
| Measure | San Bernardino | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 222,724 ±72 | 2,197,104 | +6,635 |
| Households | 64,199 ±1,029 | 674,915 | +4,904 |
| Average household size | 3.36 ±0.05 | 3.20 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 67,108 ±1,113 | 743,886 | +3,695 |
San Bernardino's population since 2000
From 185,401 in 2000 to 222,044 in 2025: up 19.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino?
The median resident of San Bernardino is 32.2 years old; 26.7% are under 18 and 10.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 70.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 11.9%. 23.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | San Bernardino | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.2 ±0.5 | 34.7 | +2.3 |
| Under 18 years | 26.7% ±0.8 pts | 25.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.8% ±0.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 50.0% ±0.7 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 70.2% ±1.3 pts | 55.2% | +5.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 11.9% ±0.8 pts | 24.7% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.6% ±0.8 pts | 7.5% | −2.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±0.5 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 23.3% ±1.0 pts | 21.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 54.3% ±1.4 pts | 44.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.2% ±0.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.7% ±0.7 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.3% ±0.8 pts | 8.0% | −1.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.2% ±1.1 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.1% ±0.8 pts | 23.3% | +1.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8% ±0.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.5% ±1.0 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.2 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 San Bernardino earn?
Half of San Bernardino's 64,199 households earn less than $67,415 a year (±$2,803), against $85,478 in San Bernardino County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $56,408 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,007 after inflation. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | San Bernardino | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,415 ±$2,803 | $85,478 | +$11,007 |
| Mean household income | $84,576 ±$2,194 | $109,207 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,328 ±$670 | $34,343 | +$3,355 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.6% ±1.3 pts | 13.3% | −7.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.8% ±2.6 pts | 17.6% | −12.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.8% ±1.5 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±0.6 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0% ±1.1 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 San Bernardino?
Owners occupy 50.0% of San Bernardino's occupied homes and renters 50.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $422,300 by its owner (±$7,011). The median renter pays $1,508 a month including utilities, and 53.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | San Bernardino | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $422,300 ±$7,011 | $505,000 | +$115,365 |
| Median gross rent | $1,508 ±$34 | $1,801 | +$205 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.8% ±2.5 pts | 48.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,083 ±$74 | $2,368 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.0% ±1.6 pts | 62.1% | +2.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 50.0% ±1.6 pts | 37.9% | – |
| Housing units | 67,108 ±1,113 | 743,886 | +3,695 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.3% ±0.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.5% ±1.3 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.6% ±0.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.8% ±0.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.8% ±0.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.8% ±0.9 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 San Bernardino building?
Builders took permits for 87 new housing units in San Bernardino in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 0.4 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 San Bernardino work and get to work?
76.5% of San Bernardino's workers drive alone and 6.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | San Bernardino | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.6% ±1.1 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% ±0.8 pts | 7.1% | −3.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.5% ±1.4 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.1% ±1.2 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.2% ±0.7 pts | 11.0% | +2.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.7 min ±0.8 | 32.6 min | +1.3 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 San Bernardino?
47 census tracts lie mostly in San Bernardino, and 26 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $14,306 (Tract 57.01) to $127,674 (Tract 45.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 46.01San Bernardino County | 9,192 | $110,625 |
| Tract 42.01San Bernardino County | 7,316 | $58,205 |
| Tract 46.03San Bernardino County | 7,117 | $82,708 |
| Tract 54San Bernardino County | 6,529 | $62,799 |
| Tract 47San Bernardino County | 6,082 | $48,981 |
| Tract 44.04San Bernardino County | 5,557 | $61,295 |
| Tract 74.04San Bernardino County | 5,441 | $103,308 |
| Tract 55.02San Bernardino County | 5,406 | $36,886 |
| Tract 45.10San Bernardino County | 5,271 | $87,357 |
| Tract 53San Bernardino County | 5,246 | $67,901 |
| Tract 45.05San Bernardino County | 5,338 | $63,935 |
| Tract 41.03San Bernardino County | 6,852 | $65,086 |
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 San Bernardino) · Census block assignment files
How does San Bernardino compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, San Bernardino is the 108th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 18th-most populous of 483 in California.
San Bernardino ranks 818th 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 | 18th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 171st | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 373rd | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 818th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 897th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 739th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 703rd | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 167th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 848th | 988 |
| Median age | 920th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 904th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 752nd | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 405th | 1,069 |
San Bernardino's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino?
Every figure for San Bernardino on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
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 San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino.