COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

San Bernardino County

California · 1,418,380 residents · 20,068.167 sq mi

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San Bernardino County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,443. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 291,054 residents. Median home value is $128,500.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 29.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 36%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

1,418,380

−17%vs 2000

vs 1,709,434 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

71 / sq mi

−17%vs 2000

vs 85 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

29.4

−3%vs 2000

vs 30.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20242.2M

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$33,443

+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $42,066 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,358

−21%vs 2000

vs $16,856 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

12.7%

−3.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 15.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$128,500

+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $124,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$556

+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $648 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

63.3%

−1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 64.5% in 2000

36.7% rent

Afford Score

3.8

+29%vs 2000

vs 3.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic44%(752,222)

Black8.8%(150,201)

Hispanic / Latino39.2%(669,387)

Asian4.6%(78,154)

Other0%

Diversity Score77.1%(1,318,469)

1990

White, non-Hispanic73.1%(1,036,394)

Black8.1%(115,302)

Hispanic / Latino26.3%(373,632)

Asian4.1%(58,676)

Other14.7%(208,008)

Diversity Score75.4%(1,069,750)

Diversity Score

−2%vs 2000

vs 77 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.9%

−1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 15.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

75.4%

+1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 74.2% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.2%

−0.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.5% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

25.4 min

+11%vs 2000

vs 22.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Bernardino County, California?

San Bernardino County, California has about 1,418,380 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in San Bernardino County, California earns about $33,443 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Bernardino County, California expensive?

In San Bernardino County, California, the median home is worth about $128,500, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in San Bernardino County, California?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in San Bernardino County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Bernardino County, California?

About 12.7% of people in San Bernardino County, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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