San Bernardino County, California

CA · FIPS 06071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 2,197,104 #14 / 3,222
100th
Median Household Income $85,478 +13.7% #410 / 3,222
87th
Median Age 34.7 years -10.8% #2,987 / 3,222
7th
Median Home Value $505,000 +79.1% #138 / 3,222
96th
Median Gross Rent $1,801 +54.9% #95 / 3,222
97th
Poverty Rate 13.3% +5.9% #1,610 / 3,222
50th

Demographics

San Bernardino County has a population of 2,197,104, making it the #14 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.7 years, which is 10.8% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

78.4%
Native Born
21.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in San Bernardino County is $85,478, ranking #410 out of 3,222 counties — 13.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.3% and unemployment stands at 7.0%.

Median Household Income
$85,478 +13.7% vs nat'l
Rank #410 of 3,222
87th percentile
Per Capita Income
$34,343 −16.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,702 of 3,222
47th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.3% +5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,610 of 3,222
50th percentile
Unemployment Rate
7.0% +32.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,802 of 3,222
13th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.3% −30.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,464 of 3,222
55th percentile
Mean Commute Time
35.2 min +27.6% vs nat'l
Rank #270 of 3,222
92th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in San Bernardino County is $505,000 (+79.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,801/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.1%.

Median Home Value
$505,000 +79.1% vs nat'l
Rank #138 of 3,222
96th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,801 +54.9% vs nat'l
Rank #95 of 3,222
97th percentile
Homeownership Rate
62.1% −3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,902 of 3,222
10th percentile
62.1% Homeownership

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Health

92.0% of residents in San Bernardino County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% above the national rate.

92.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.0% +0.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,691 of 3,222
48th percentile

About San Bernardino County, California

San Bernardino County, California has a total population of 2,197,104, making it the 14th most populous county in the United States. The median age in San Bernardino County is 34.7 years, which is 10.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in San Bernardino County is $85,478, which ranks #410 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0%.

The median home value in San Bernardino County is $505,000, 79.1% above the national median. Renters in San Bernardino County pay a median gross rent of $1,801 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In San Bernardino County, 23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.2 min.

San Bernardino County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (24.7%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (8.1%).

All data for San Bernardino County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.