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San Bernardino County

California · 2,181,654 residents · 20,068.167 sq mi
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San Bernardino County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,761. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $348,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,181,654
+28%since 2000
from 1,709,434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+15%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.3M1.6M1.8M2.0M2.3M1990201020202024San Bernardino County
20242.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,761
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,066 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,402
+57%since 2000
from $16,856 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,500
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,338
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+78%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.9%(566,113)
Black7.9%(173,322)
Hispanic / Latino53.7%(1,170,913)
Asian8.1%(176,204)
Other3.8%(81,855)
Diversity Score78.2%(1,706,700)
Segregation Score38.8%(847,190)
Diversity Score
78
+1%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
20.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$557,300+60%
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Home value$854,700+145%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Bernardino County, California?

San Bernardino County, California has about 2,181,654 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Bernardino County, California earns about $65,761 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 $348,500, and the typical rent is about $1,338 a month.

How educated are people in San Bernardino County, California?

About 21.4% 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 15.0% of people in San Bernardino County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Bernardino County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Bernardino County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 763,274 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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