Population 41,754 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rancho Bernadino
Household size in Rancho Bernadino
| Period | Rancho Bernadino | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Rancho Bernadino run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.45 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Rancho Bernadino
| Period | Rancho Bernadino | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.0 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.5 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.8 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Rancho Bernadino skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 47.0, as it has nationally. Of San Diego's 81 neighborhoods, only three are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Rancho Bernadino
| Period | Rancho Bernadino | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.7% of households in Rancho Bernadino, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Rancho Bernadino
Renters in Rancho Bernadino
| Period | Rancho Bernadino | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.4% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Rancho Bernadino own their homes; 29.1% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 30.5% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.5 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Rancho Bernadino
| Period | Rancho Bernadino | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Rancho Bernadino than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the San Diego area. Vacancy has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Rancho Bernadino
| Period | Rancho Bernadino | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Rancho Bernadino was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Rancho Bernadino
| Period | Rancho Bernadino | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,708 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,696 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,980 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,943 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,235 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Rancho Bernadino runs $2,943 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,235 a month from 2006–10, a 72% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Rancho Bernadino
Bachelor's degrees in Rancho Bernadino
| Period | Rancho Bernadino | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.3% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.2% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.5% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.8% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Rancho Bernadino: 62.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.5 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Rancho Bernadino
| Period | Rancho Bernadino | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.7% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.2% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Rancho Bernadino: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points, in line with the national trend. Rancho Bernadino has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of San Diego neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Rancho Bernadino
| Period | Rancho Bernadino | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Rancho Bernadino runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Rancho Bernadino compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Bernadino | 2.50 | 47.8 | 5.7% | 29.1% | 6.5% | 1982 | $2,943 | 62.8% | 97.8% | 3.8% |
| Carmel Mountain | 2.57 | 39.4 | 6.8% | 50.5% | 6.2% | 1989 | $3,068 | 71.0% | 95.9% | 5.9% |
| Black Mountain Ranch | 3.08 | 41.7 | 6.4% | 17.8% | 4.4% | 2002 | $2,812 | 72.6% | 96.3% | 2.9% |
| Rancho Penasquitos | 2.95 | 41.5 | 7.8% | 28.4% | 5.9% | 1993 | $2,933 | 68.2% | 95.9% | 4.3% |
| Felicita | 2.66 | 42.3 | 10.1% | 41.0% | 5.4% | 1985 | $2,407 | 42.9% | 88.9% | 4.0% |
| Sabre Springs | 2.78 | 39.3 | 7.7% | 35.5% | 3.9% | 1993 | $3,012 | 66.3% | 95.3% | 6.3% |
| Vineyard | 2.36 | 48.0 | 7.6% | 41.1% | 4.4% | 1982 | $1,901 | 30.8% | 82.6% | 3.6% |
| Central Escondido | 2.88 | 36.5 | 16.6% | 69.5% | 4.9% | 1978 | $1,980 | 22.1% | 71.1% | 4.5% |
| Scripps Ranch | 2.83 | 44.9 | 6.2% | 19.5% | 5.3% | 1994 | $3,252 | 70.6% | 97.9% | 3.6% |
| Midway | 3.20 | 34.7 | 19.3% | 53.8% | 4.2% | 1977 | $2,141 | 17.0% | 75.0% | 5.5% |
| Mira Mesa | 3.02 | 37.4 | 7.2% | 47.1% | 5.5% | 1985 | $2,718 | 50.5% | 90.8% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Rancho Bernadino. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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