San Bernardino County, California
Located in California, San Bernardino County has a population of 2,197,104 residents and a median age of 34.7 years, making it the #14 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.3%. The median home value is $505,000, and the median household income is $85,478, which is 14% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In San Bernardino County, 23.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 30.9% below the national average, ranking #1,464 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in San Bernardino County is 75.4 years. 21.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
12.6% of adults in San Bernardino County smoke , 35.1% are obese , and 19.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 24.2 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in San Bernardino County is 7.5 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 11.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 16.1 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
17.4% of children in San Bernardino County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.6 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 15.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in San Bernardino County is 60.8%. The mean commute time is 35.2 min, which is 27.6% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, San Bernardino County voted Republican with a margin of 2.2%. The vote was 47.5% Dem / 49.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 12.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.