Census tract · San Bernardino County
Census Tract 97.21, San Bernardino County, California
Census Tract 97.21, GEOID 06071009721, in San Bernardino County, California, entirely within Apple Valley. 5,913 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±802); the 2020 Census counted 5,911.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,913
±802 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,911
Median household income
$55,250
±$11,036 (90% margin)
San Bernardino County: $85,478
Median home value
$364,800
±$28,876 (90% margin)
San Bernardino County: $505,000
Median gross rent
$1,283
±$165 (90% margin)
San Bernardino County: $1,801
Where is Census Tract 97.21?
Census Tract 97.21 is one of 466 census tracts in San Bernardino County, California. It covers 1.54 square miles of land, 3,836 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 06071009721, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Apple Valley | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 97.21: Tract 97.09 ($60,427), Tract 97.12 ($58,894), Tract 97.20 ($64,304), Tract 97.23 ($105,652) and Tract 97.24 ($106,205). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 97.21?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 97.21's population at 5,913 (±802) in 1,742 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,911 residents and 1,848 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 97.21 | Apple Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,913 ±802 | 75,473 |
| Households | 1,742 ±230 | 25,184 |
| Average household size | 3.39 ±0.37 | 2.98 |
| Housing units | 1,873 ±227 | 25,809 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 97.21?
The median resident of Census Tract 97.21 is 28.8 years old; 39.0% are under 18 and 10.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 51.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 23.5%. 10.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 97.21 | Apple Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.8 ±4.4 | 36.5 |
| Under 18 years | 39.0% ±5.4 pts | 27.6% |
| 65 years and over | 10.3% ±2.3 pts | 18.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 51.2% ±9.2 pts | 40.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 23.5% ±6.9 pts | 43.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.3% ±6.5 pts | 7.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±3.2 pts | 5.1% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 10.6% ±4.2 pts | 11.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.5% ±10.0 pts | 27.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±1.8 pts | 8.6% |
| With a disability | 14.8% ±3.9 pts | 16.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0% ±1.8 pts | 6.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.1% ±6.4 pts | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.3% ±5.2 pts | 18.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1% ±2.8 pts | 7.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2% ±5.6 pts | 90.7% |
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 Census Tract 97.21 earn?
Half of the 1,742 households in Census Tract 97.21 earn less than $55,250 a year (±$11,036), against $85,478 across San Bernardino County: 400th highest of the county's 453 tracts with a reliable estimate. 39.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 97.21 | Apple Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,250 ±$11,036 | $69,882 |
| Mean household income | $73,646 ±$10,770 | $94,640 |
| Per capita income | $21,674 ±$3,554 | $32,329 |
| People below the poverty line | 39.6% ±11.3 pts | 16.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 56.5% ±18.9 pts | 25.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 38.9% ±9.7 pts | 19.2% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% ±1.2 pts | 96.9% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.4% ±3.4 pts | 94.0% |
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 Census Tract 97.21?
Owners occupy 56.2% of Census Tract 97.21's occupied homes and renters 43.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $364,800 by its owner (±$28,876). The median renter pays $1,283 a month including utilities, and 66.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 97.21 | Apple Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $364,800 ±$28,876 | $407,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,283 ±$165 | $1,444 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 66.7% ±14.3 pts | 54.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,709 ±$294 | $1,986 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.2% ±8.4 pts | 69.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.8% ±8.4 pts | 30.1% |
| Housing units | 1,873 ±227 | 25,809 |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.2% ±7.8 pts | 76.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 4.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.6% ±3.1 pts | 6.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.0% ±4.9 pts | 4.9% |
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 do people in Census Tract 97.21 get to work?
86.2% of Census Tract 97.21's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 43.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.7%.
| Measure | Tract 97.21 | Apple Valley |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.5% ±5.3 pts | 53.1% |
| Unemployment rate | 11.7% ±6.7 pts | 7.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 86.2% ±7.1 pts | 75.1% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% ±5.4 pts | 12.4% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.5% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.7% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% ±4.4 pts | 9.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 43.9 min ±10.6 | 41.1 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
How does Census Tract 97.21 compare with the other tracts in San Bernardino County?
Among San Bernardino County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 97.21 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In San Bernardino County | In Apple Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 97th of 464 | 5th of 18 |
| Residents per square mile | 248th of 466 | 3rd of 18 |
| Median household income | 400th of 453 | 17th of 18 |
| Per capita income | 406th of 461 | 17th of 18 |
| Median home value | 366th of 446 | 14th of 17 |
| Median gross rent | 385th of 436 | 15th of 16 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 301 | 2nd of 11 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 249th of 438 | 10th of 17 |
| Median age | 427th of 465 | 16th of 18 |
| Owner-occupied share | 310th of 457 | 16th of 18 |
The tracts next to it on San Bernardino County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 21.05 | 397th | $56,149±$26,354 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 99.13 | 398th | $56,055±$14,484 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 67 | 399th | $55,938±$15,136 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 97.21 | 400th | $55,250±$11,036 |
| Tract 87.14 | 401st | $54,617±$13,195 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 91.21 | 402nd | $54,157±$31,426 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 43.01 | 403rd | $53,750±$34,874 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 97.21?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 97.21 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
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