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San Bernardino

California · 209,924 residents · 62.1 sq mi
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San Bernardino has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,895. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $243,800. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
209,924
+13%since 2000
from 185,401 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,380 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,986 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.5
+3%since 2000
from 27.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
158K176K193K211K229K1990201020202024San Bernardino
2024223K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,895
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,140 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,616
+21%since 2000
from $12,925 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,800
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
49.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.1
+102%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(53,630)
Black16%(29,654)
Hispanic / Latino47.5%(88,022)
Asian4.1%(7,594)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.8%(148,037)
2010
White, non-Hispanic19%(39,977)
Black14.2%(29,897)
Hispanic / Latino60%(125,994)
Asian3.8%(8,027)
Other2.3%(4,893)
Diversity Score72.1%(151,316)
Diversity Score
72
−10%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
23.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Bernardino, California?

San Bernardino, California has about 209,924 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Bernardino, California?

The typical household in San Bernardino, California earns about $39,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Bernardino, California expensive?

In San Bernardino, California, the median home is worth about $243,800, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in San Bernardino, California?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in San Bernardino, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Bernardino, California?

About 27.4% of people in San Bernardino, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Bernardino, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Bernardino, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45,760 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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