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San Bernardino County, California
San Bernardino County, California. San Bernardino County had 2,224,091 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. It holds 52 places (24 cities, villages and boroughs and 28 census-designated) and 466 census tracts. GEOID 06071.
San Bernardino County is one of the 2 counties of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,224,091
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,181,654 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,197,104
Median household income
$85,478
±$924 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$505,000
±$4,319 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,801
±$15 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in San Bernardino County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,181,654 residents in San Bernardino County. The Census Bureau estimates 2,224,091 for July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,197,104 over 20,068 square miles of land.
| Measure | San Bernardino County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,197,104 | 39,287,377 | +48,073 |
| Households | 674,915±1,558 | 13,548,091 | +38,874 |
| Average household size | 3.20±0.01 | 2.84 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 743,886±278 | 14,644,735 | +23,129 |
San Bernardino County's population since 2000
From 1,709,434 in 2000 to 2,224,091 in 2025: up 30.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in San Bernardino County?
San Bernardino County holds 52 places: 24 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 28 census-designated places. The largest is San Bernardino with 222,044 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| San Bernardino | 222,101 | $67,415 |
|---|---|---|
| Fontana | 208,393 | $102,821 |
| Ontario | 175,265 | $88,941 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | 174,453 | $111,895 |
| Victorville | 134,810 | $74,410 |
| Rialto | 104,026 | $88,857 |
| Hesperia | 99,818 | $72,160 |
| Chino | 91,403 | $104,682 |
| Upland | 79,040 | $105,830 |
| Chino Hills | 78,411 | $126,334 |
| Apple Valley | 75,791 | $69,882 |
| Redlands | 73,168 | $105,041 |
| Highland | 56,999 | $77,120 |
| Yucaipa | 54,542 | $90,794 |
| Colton | 53,909 | $71,208 |
| Adelanto | 38,046 | $68,685 |
| Montclair | 37,865 | $77,659 |
| Twentynine Palms | 28,065 | $62,554 |
| Barstow | 25,415 | $53,380 |
| Loma Linda | 24,791 | $82,353 |
| Bloomington | 24,339 | $81,640 |
| Yucca Valley | 21,738 | $59,563 |
| Phelan | 13,859 | $79,914 |
| Grand Terrace | 13,150 | $83,628 |
| Big Bear City | 12,738 | $71,511 |
| Lake Arrowhead | 12,401 | $95,236 |
| Crestline | 11,650 | $77,786 |
| Muscoy | 10,719 | $71,458 |
| Spring Valley Lake | 9,598 | $82,625 |
| Mentone | 9,557 | $74,708 |
| Oak Hills | 9,450 | $101,323 |
| Fort IrwinGEOID 0625114 | 8,096 | $76,107 |
| Piñon Hills | 7,258 | $68,289 |
| Joshua Tree | 6,489 | $66,291 |
| Silver Lakes | 6,317 | $115,829 |
| Lucerne Valley | 5,331 | $54,788 |
| Running Springs | 5,268 | $81,516 |
| Big Bear Lake | 5,046 | $76,250 |
| Needles | 4,931 | $38,243 |
| Wrightwood | 4,720 | $74,332 |
| Lenwood | 3,623 | $78,958 |
| Morongo Valley | 3,514 | $51,949 |
| San Antonio Heights | 3,441 | $138,750 |
| Mountain View Acres | 3,337 | $78,793 |
| Homestead Valley | 2,789 | $45,323 |
| Searles Valley | 1,565 | $62,500 |
| Big River | 1,084 | $39,773 |
| Lytle CreekGEOID 0644644 | 725 | $86,394 |
| YermoGEOID 0686720 | 623 | $59,167 |
| Oak GlenGEOID 0652715 | 602 | $85,682 |
| BakerGEOID 0603512 | 442 | not published |
| BluewaterGEOID 0607172 | 116 | $55,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in San Bernardino County?
The median resident of San Bernardino County is 34.7 years old; 25.5% are under 18 and 12.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 55.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 24.7%. 21.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | San Bernardino County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7±0.1 | 37.9 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 25.5% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.6% | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 55.2% | 40.2% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 24.7%±0.1 pts | 33.8% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.5%±0.1 pts | 5.2% | −0.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.1%±0.1 pts | 15.3% | +1.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 21.6%±0.3 pts | 27.0% | +0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 44.3%±0.4 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±0.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.2%±0.2 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0%±0.2 pts | 6.6% | −0.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.5%±0.3 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.3%±0.4 pts | 37.1% | +2.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.4%±0.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.1 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 County earn?
Half of San Bernardino County's 674,915 households earn less than $85,478 a year (±$924), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $77,979 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,499 after inflation. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | San Bernardino County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,478±$924 | $99,122 | +$7,499 |
| Mean household income | $109,207±$1,207 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,343±$376 | $49,513 | +$3,311 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.3%±0.4 pts | 12.0% | −2.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.6%±0.8 pts | 15.0% | −5.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.8%±0.4 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.3%±0.2 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 62.1% of San Bernardino County's occupied homes and renters 37.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $505,000 by its owner (±$4,319). The median renter pays $1,801 a month including utilities, and 48.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | San Bernardino County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $505,000±$4,319 | $734,700 | +$101,086 |
| Median gross rent | $1,801±$15 | $2,036 | +$222 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.6%±0.8 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,368±$18 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.1%±0.5 pts | 55.9% | +2.3 pts |
| Housing units | 743,886±278 | 14,644,735 | +23,129 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4%±0.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.0%±0.4 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.4%±0.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.8%±0.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 6,240 new housing units across San Bernardino County in 2025 (3,578 single-family), 2.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in San Bernardino County get to work?
74.1% of San Bernardino County's workers drive alone and 11.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.1%.
| Measure | San Bernardino County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.2%±0.3 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1%±0.2 pts | 6.6% | −0.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.1%±0.5 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.2%±0.4 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.0%±0.3 pts | 17.2% | +5.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.6 min±0.3 | 28.7 min | +1.0 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 are San Bernardino County's census tracts?
San Bernardino County is divided into 466 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $14,306 (Tract 57.01) to $250,000 (Tract 85.02).
All 466 census tracts of San Bernardino County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does San Bernardino County compare with California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 15th of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 31st of 58 |
| Median household income | 29th of 58 |
| Median home value | 29th of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 22nd of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 25th of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38th of 58 |
| Median age | 48th of 58 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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