Loma Linda, California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Loma Linda is a mid-sized community located in California, within San Bernardino County. The total population is 25,122. It ranks as the 305th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Loma Linda is 35.5 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Loma Linda is $82,353. This is 17% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $596,900. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 37.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Loma Linda is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 28.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (7.8% vs 5.2%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (28.2% vs 15.3%).

Education

51.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%. Notably, 26.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Loma Linda, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.