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San Bernardino County, California Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

San Bernardino County, California has a population of 2,197,104, the 5th most populous county in California. The median household income is $85,478 and the median home value is $505,000. The poverty rate is 13.4%.

San Bernardino County Quick Facts

Population 2,197,104
Median Household Income $85,47890% MOE ±$924
Median Home Value $505,00090% MOE ±$4,319
Poverty Rate 13.4%90% MOE ±0.4 pts
Unemployment Rate 7.1%90% MOE ±0.3 pts
Median Age 34.7 years90% MOE ±0.1 years
Homeownership Rate 62.1%90% MOE ±0.5 pts
Affordability Ratio 5.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.3%
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.5%
Cities/Places 52
Population 2,197,104 5th of 58
Median Income $85,478 14% lower than state
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Unemployment 7.1%

How San Bernardino County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population2,149,0312,197,104+2.2%
Median household income$77,980$85,478+9.6%
Median home value¹$403,918$505,000+25.0%
Median gross rent$1,579$1,801+14.1%
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

San Bernardino
$85,478
CA
$99,122
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

San Bernardino
$505,000
CA
$734,700
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.9%
$25K-$50K 15.9%
$50K-$100K 28.5%
$100K+ 42.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.3%
$10K-$15K
3.0%
$15K-$20K
2.5%
$20K-$25K
3.1%
$25K-$30K
3.1%
$30K-$35K
3.0%
$35K-$40K
3.5%
$40K-$45K
3.2%
$45K-$50K
3.2%
$50K-$60K
5.8%
$60K-$75K
9.2%
$75K-$100K
13.5%
$100K-$125K
11.2%
$125K-$150K
8.3%
$150K-$200K
11.3%
$200K+
11.8%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%
62.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.1%
Renter 37.9%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,801/mo 25.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
25.5%
18-34
25.0%
35-54
25.7%
55-74
19.1%
75+
4.8%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 24.7%
  • Black: 7.5%
  • Hispanic: 55.2%
  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Other: 0.6%

Diversity Index

62out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

  • < HS: 17.5%
  • HS Diploma: 28.5%
  • Some College: 22.2%
  • Associate's: 8.5%
  • Bachelor's: 14.9%
  • Graduate+: 8.4%

Cities & Places in San Bernardino County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
San Bernardino222,724$67,41518.6%$422,300
Fontana214,169$102,8219.9%$586,800
Ontario180,547$88,94112.4%$607,600
Rancho Cucamonga175,411$111,8958.0%$740,200
Victorville137,627$74,41018.4%$385,600
Rialto104,143$88,85712.7%$487,900
Hesperia100,775$72,16017.0%$409,000
Chino92,652$104,6828.0%$683,400
Upland79,257$105,8309.3%$739,400
Chino Hills77,927$126,3347.6%$874,900
Apple Valley75,473$69,88216.6%$407,400
Redlands73,375$105,0419.1%$618,900
Highland56,675$77,12017.1%$485,600
Yucaipa54,421$90,7949.1%$502,100
Colton53,772$71,20813.7%$443,800
Adelanto37,964$68,68517.2%$349,100
Montclair37,810$77,65917.7%$569,100
Twentynine Palms27,355$62,55414.5%$268,200
Bloomington25,698$81,64015.6%$469,200
Loma Linda25,122$82,35312.3%$596,900
Barstow25,100$53,38023.1%$245,000
Yucca Valley21,770$59,56315.7%$363,400
Phelan18,496$79,91412.7%$386,800
Grand Terrace13,078$83,6287.5%$517,600
Muscoy12,025$71,45826.7%$422,600
Big Bear City11,431$71,51116.1%$463,500
Lake Arrowhead10,639$95,23611.1%$596,500
Crestline9,835$77,78611.3%$394,400
Mentone9,514$74,70812.5%$436,700
Spring Valley Lake9,483$82,6257.3%$463,000
Oak Hills9,013$101,3239.7%$527,500
Fort Irwin8,419$76,1078.7%N/A
Piñon Hills7,065$68,28918.6%$440,600
Silver Lakes6,977$115,8294.9%$383,600
Joshua Tree6,234$66,29122.6%$334,200
Lucerne Valley5,957$54,78821.9%$269,100
Wrightwood5,067$74,33210.0%$470,700
Big Bear Lake5,041$76,2506.2%$576,700
Running Springs4,917$81,51615.5%$385,000
Needles4,872$38,24329.7%$157,200
Morongo Valley4,209$51,94924.9%$285,400
Mountain View Acres3,512$78,79328.4%$366,900
San Antonio Heights3,458$138,7507.9%$1,071,800
Lenwood3,383$78,95815.2%$194,300
Homestead Valley2,689$45,32328.0%$245,900
Searles Valley1,713$62,50024.3%$80,800
Big River1,140$39,77320.0%$126,200
Yermo958$59,16715.1%N/A
Lytle Creek672$86,3948.8%$479,800
Oak Glen510$85,6822.5%$880,100
Baker339N/A28.4%N/A
Bluewater177$55,5007.3%$77,200

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Population Overview

San Bernardino County is located in California with a total population of 2,197,104. It is the 5th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 52 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Bernardino County is 34.7 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Bernardino County is $85,478. This is 14% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $505,000. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in San Bernardino County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 55.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 24.7%.

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower 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 82.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for San Bernardino County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of San Bernardino County, California?

San Bernardino County has a population of 2,197,104, making it the 5th most populous county in California.

What is the median income in San Bernardino County?

The median household income in San Bernardino County is $85,478 with a poverty rate of 13.4%.

How many cities are in San Bernardino County, California?

San Bernardino County contains 52 Census-designated places.