Population 2,197,104 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in San Bernardino County
Household size in San Bernardino County
| Period | San Bernardino County | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.41 | 3.35 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.46 | 3.43 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.39 | 3.42 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.33 | 3.34 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
San Bernardino County is a place of big households: 3.33 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has edged down from 3.41 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 San Bernardino County
| Period | San Bernardino County | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 33.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 34.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.6 | 35.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.8 | 37.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +3.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
San Bernardino County is young: half of its residents are under 35.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.4, in line with the national trend.
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 San Bernardino County
| Period | San Bernardino County | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 15.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 14.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in San Bernardino County: 16.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. San Bernardino County has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of California counties.
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 San Bernardino County
Renters in San Bernardino County
| Period | San Bernardino County | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 32.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.1% | 36.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.2% | 36.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.9% | 34.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in San Bernardino County than nationally: 37.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About a third of owners (32.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 San Bernardino County
| Period | San Bernardino County | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −4.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in San Bernardino County: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Riverside area. Vacancy has fallen 4.2 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 San Bernardino County
| Period | San Bernardino County | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1983 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1984 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1984 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in San Bernardino County was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south 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 San Bernardino County
| Period | San Bernardino County | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,239 | $1,287 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,277 | $1,332 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,481 | $1,549 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,996 | $2,083 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$757 | +$796 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in San Bernardino County pays $1,996 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $757 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 35.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the west.
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 San Bernardino County
Bachelor's degrees in San Bernardino County
| Period | San Bernardino County | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 19.2% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 19.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 21.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 24.0% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in San Bernardino County: 23.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
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 San Bernardino County
| Period | San Bernardino County | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.2% | 77.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.8% | 78.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.7% | 80.6% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.3% | 82.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +4.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in San Bernardino County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The Riverside area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 San Bernardino County
| Period | San Bernardino County | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 14.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −4.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in San Bernardino County than nationally: unemployment was 7.2%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.3 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
San Bernardino County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino County | 3.33 | 35.8 | 16.2% | 37.9% | 7.1% | 1983 | $1,996 | 23.0% | 82.3% | 7.2% |
| Los Angeles County | 3.00 | 39.2 | 13.0% | 54.1% | 6.8% | 1965 | $2,158 | 35.2% | 80.4% | 7.2% |
| Ventura County | 3.11 | 40.8 | 11.1% | 35.4% | 5.7% | 1978 | $2,498 | 35.5% | 84.5% | 5.7% |
| Socorro County | 3.09 | 39.7 | 15.8% | 24.9% | 28.5% | 1978 | $663 | 21.6% | 84.6% | 1.3% |
| Roosevelt County | 2.39 | 34.8 | 15.9% | 39.3% | 13.3% | 1978 | $1,002 | 22.9% | 86.8% | 5.5% |
| Bailey County | 3.13 | 38.9 | 14.7% | 20.1% | 14.4% | 1971 | $910 | 14.7% | 63.2% | 0.0% |
| Lamb County | 2.76 | 37.4 | 16.0% | 26.0% | 17.4% | 1967 | $991 | 14.9% | 78.5% | 1.9% |
| Hale County | 2.74 | 36.8 | 18.1% | 39.5% | 17.6% | 1970 | $858 | 15.8% | 74.5% | 5.6% |
| Floyd County | 2.68 | 39.0 | 14.6% | 26.7% | 24.0% | 1963 | $742 | 16.2% | 76.6% | 5.2% |
| Motley County | 2.56 | 50.6 | 8.9% | 23.5% | 37.7% | 1961 | $720 | 19.5% | 85.8% | 0.8% |
| Cottle County | 2.43 | 46.8 | 22.6% | 16.8% | 37.9% | 1960 | $217 | 23.2% | 83.1% | 13.4% |
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 San Bernardino County. 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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