San Bernardino, California Population 2024

218,628

San Bernardino is a city located in San Bernardino County California. San Bernardino has a 2024 population of 218,628. It is also the county seat of San Bernardino County. San Bernardino is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -1.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 222,028 in 2020.

The average household income in San Bernardino is $76,725 with a poverty rate of 20.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in San Bernardino is 31.2 years, 31 years for males, and 31.5 years for females.

This city plays a vital role within the diplomatic missions of the Inland Empire. It also has numerous attractions that draw in visitors and residents.

San Bernardino Population Statistics

The city’s top employer according to its annual financial report taken in 2010 is California State University at San Bernardino, which employs over 2,500 residents. Other top employers include the City of San Bernardino and the Community Hospital of San Bernardino.

San Bernardino Population Growth

The city of San Bernardino, despite suffering from hardships such as bankruptcy and terrorist attacks, has seen continuous population growth since the census taken in 1880. At times, it has even seen a percentage growth of over 100%. The city surpassed 100,000 inhabitants by the time of the 1970 census. In 2010, it saw another milestone, exceeding over 200,000 people. Today, its population has grown about 3% since the last poll taken in 2010. While comparing this to previous census data shows that some slowdown has occurred, the city is continuing to become more populous.

The city of San Bernardino was incorporated as a city in 1857. Before this, however, a Spanish settlement by the name of Politana was established in 1810. However, it was destroyed by local tribesmen following earthquakes that struck the San Bernardino Valley. Politana was rebuilt, and in 1819, missionaries returned to establish San Bernardino de Sena Estancia.

The present location of the city was mostly settled during the 1850s after California was designated as a state. It is considered to be one of the oldest cities in California. The town of San Bernardino was established in 1851, with the county being developed just two years later. It was incorporated as a city in 1857.

It was during the 1860s when San Bernardino saw a surge in its population. A gold rush began nearby when gold was discovered. The city was also a hub for trade in the southern region of the state. The city continued to grow throughout the century after a hotel was built along a spring that was believed to have healing properties. Water from the springs was bottled and shipped to Los Angeles, further boosting the city’s economy.

During the 20th century, many events occurred, including the development of Norton Air Force Base during World War II, the founding of McDonald’s chain of restaurants, and the Panorama Fire that destroyed hundreds of San Bernardino homes. The air force base was closed during the 1990s and later became the San Bernardino International Airport.

The 2000s brought another wildfire that destroyed more than 1,000 homes in the city. Some additional hardships also occurred, including the city’s filing of bankruptcy in 2012, with the city bouncing back after five years, as well as the 2015 terrorist attack. Today, the city has many attractions including the largest outdoor amphitheater in the nation, a baseball team, and the ADU Fox Theatre. The city’s economy is reliant on the government, retail and service industries.

San Bernardino Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Bernardino was:

  • White: 37.91%
  • Other race: 30.77%
  • Two or more races: 13.27%
  • Black or African American: 12.35%
  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Native American: 1.25%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.25%
Land Area (mi²)
62.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,520.10/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-1.53% (-3,400)
The current population of San Bernardino, California is 218,628 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 222,028.

San Bernardino, California Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White83,79237.91%
Other race68,00530.77%
Two or more races29,33313.27%
Black or African American27,29512.35%
Asian9,2904.2%
Native American2,7671.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5590.25%

White

Other race

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

San Bernardino Population by Race

San Bernardino Population Pyramid 2024

San Bernardino Median Age

31.2

Total

31

Male

31.5

Female

San Bernardino Adults

There are 159,473 adults, (21,612 of whom are seniors) in San Bernardino.

San Bernardino Age Dependency

60.3

Age Dependency Ratio

15.7

Old Age Dependency Ratio

44.7

Child Dependency Ratio

San Bernardino Sex Ratio

Female110,08849.8%
Male110,95350.2%

San Bernardino Population by Age

San Bernardino Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All62,4863.448.951.1
Married26,6094.2265.334.7
Non Family16,2521.3336.963.1
Female13,3024.0632.567.5
Male6,3233.8444.855.2

3.92

Average Family Size

3.4

Average Household Size

48.9%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

San Bernardino Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

San Bernardino Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

San Bernardino Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 91.29%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.48%.

San Bernardino Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$36,530

Average Earnings

$41,354

Average Male

$31,395

Average Female

San Bernardino Earnings by Educational Attainment

San Bernardino Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

San Bernardino Language

47.27% of San Bernardino residents speak only English, while 52.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.93% of the population.

San Bernardino Language

San Bernardino Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Hispanic145,65728,17419.34%
Other67,08712,57418.74%
Black25,3976,53525.73%
White28,1905,37119.05%
Multiple28,2014,69116.63%
Asian8,9041,63518.36%
Native2,59733712.98%
Islander51526351.07%

20.18%

Overall Poverty Rate

17.5%

Male Poverty Rate

22.82%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in San Bernardino

The race most likely to be in poverty in San Bernardino is Islander, with 51.07% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in San Bernardino is Native, with 12.98% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.08%.

San Bernardino Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade23.71%
High School17.88%
Some College13.14%
Bachelors or Greater8.8%

San Bernardino Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed30.73%
Male Unemployed25.06%
Female Employed9.88%
Male Employed6.88%

San Bernardino Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

San Bernardino Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

San Bernardino Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

37.7%

Overall Marriage Rate

38.5%

Male Marriage Rate

36.9%

Female Marriage Rate

San Bernardino Married by Age and Sex

male

female

San Bernardino Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.

San Bernardino Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

San Bernardino Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

5,674

Number of Veterans

5,200

Male Veterans

474

Female Veterans

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San Bernardino Veterans by War

count

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San Bernardino Veterans by Age

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San Bernardino Veterans by Race

San Bernardino Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

10.7%

Veteran Poverty Rate

35.21%

Veteran Disability Rate

San Bernardino Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

60.9%

Labor Force Participation

56%

Employment Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

San Bernardino Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

San Bernardino Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

San Bernardino Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

67.66%

Born in San Bernardino

78.17%

Native Born

21.83%

Foreign Born

13.07%

Non Citizen

8.77%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

78.17% of San Bernardino residents were born in the United States, with 67.66% having been born in California. 13.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

San Bernardino Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2029214,378-850-0.39%
2028215,228-850-0.39%
2027216,078-850-0.39%
2026216,928-850-0.39%
2025217,778-850-0.39%
2024218,628-850-0.39%
2023219,478-850-0.39%
2022220,328-914-0.41%
2021221,242-786-0.35%
2020222,0285,2912.44%
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%
2010210,48400%
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%
1860940-213,438-99.56%
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San Bernardino Population by Year