San Bernardino County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

San Bernardino County is located in California with a total population of 2,187,816. It is the 5th most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Bernardino County is 34.4 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Bernardino County is $82,184. This is 15% lower than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $475,000. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in San Bernardino County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 54.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 25.6%.

Education

22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.1%.