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San Bernardino

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
62.1
State:
California

San Bernardino is a city located in San Bernardino County, California. San Bernardino has a 2026 population of 226,103. It is also the county seat of San Bernardino County. San Bernardino is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 1.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 222,119 in 2020.

The median household income in San Bernardino is $67,415 with a poverty rate of 18.62%. The median age in San Bernardino is 32.2 years: 31.8 years for males, and 32.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.0 males.

226.1K
Total Population
3,641
Density (mi²)
664 0.29%
Growth

San Bernardino Population

San Bernardino Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026226,1036640.29%
2025225,4396640.3%
2024224,7751,0990.49%
2023223,6761,2320.55%
2022222,4441,8000.82%
2021220,644-1,475-0.66%
2020222,119190.01%
2019216,737-132-0.06%
2018216,869510.02%
2017216,8186300.29%
2016216,1881,0930.51%
2015215,0951,1260.53%
2014213,9695920.28%
2013213,3775700.27%
2012212,8071,0160.48%
2011211,7911,3070.62%
2010210,4845600.27%
2000185,40121,23712.94%
1990164,16445,37038.19%
1980118,79411,92511.16%
1970106,86914,94716.26%
196091,92228,86445.77%
195063,05819,41244.48%
194043,6466,16516.45%
193037,48118,760100.21%
192018,7215,94246.5%
191012,7796,629107.79%
19006,1502,13853.29%
18904,0122,312136%
18801,70076080.85%
186094000%

Median Age

Overall: 32.2 years
Female: 32.8 years
Male: 31.8 years

San Bernardino Adults

There are 163,211 adults, (23,974 of whom are seniors) in San Bernardino.

Sex Ratio

Female: 111,357 (50%)
Male: 111,367 (50%)

Demographics

The racial composition of San Bernardino includes 44.98% other race, 20.31% White, 11.23% Black or African American, 3.83% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race100,19044.98%
White45,24320.31%
Two or more races39,57617.77%
Black or African American25,01311.23%
Asian8,5213.83%
Native American2,8471.28%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1,3340.6%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race99,13944.51%
Two or more races33,72615.14%
White18,8218.45%
Native American2,3251.04%
Black or African American1,4210.64%
Asian5530.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3840.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White26,42211.86%
Black or African American23,59210.59%
Asian7,9683.58%
Two or more races5,8502.63%
Other race1,0510.47%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander9500.43%
Native American5220.23%

San Bernardino Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

San Bernardino 's average per capita income is $40,681. Household income levels show a median of $67,415. The poverty rate stands at 18.62%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$87,802$102,513
Families$73,500$88,145
Households$67,415$84,576
Non Families$38,410$56,114

$40,681

Average Income

$67,415

Median Household Income

18.62%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)