PLACE
GEOGRAPHY
20,105
Size in square miles of San Bernardino County, the largest county in the contiguous United States
24
Incorporated cities in San Bernardino County
81%
Land area outside the control of San Bernardino County or city governments
93%
County’s land area within the Desert Region
LAND USE
82%
Land area that is vacant
13%
Land area used for military purposes
2.5 million
Acres of recreational land
5%
Land area dedicated to housing, industrial, utilities, agriculture, transportation, and parks
3 out of 4
Residents living within one mile of a local park or within five miles of a regional, state or national park
8,684
Acres of County regional parks
6 acres
Parkland per 1,000 residents
PEOPLE
POPULATION
2,192,203
Population (2019)
28%
Projected growth between 2020 and 2045
POPULATION DENSITY
106
Persons per square mile (countywide)
3,094
Persons per square mile (Valley Region only)
AGE
In terms of absolute growth, all age groups in San Bernardino County are projected to increase at varying rates between 2020 and 2045, from 8% growth among young children ages 0-5 to 92% growth among seniors ages 65 and older. For context, the statewide population of children ages 0-5 is expected to increase by only 1% over this period, while the statewide senior population is projected to increase 83%.
In terms of relative growth, the proportion of the San Bernardino County population made up of residents ages 65 and older is projected to grow from 13% of the population in 2020 to 19% by 2045. Adults ages 25-44 are projected to remain steady at 27% of the overall population. The size of all other age groups is projected to shrink in varying degrees relative to the total population.
Projected Change in Age Group Proportions Relative to the Total San Bernardino County Population
LoadingRACE AND ETHNICITY
At 51% of the total San Bernardino County population, Latino residents, who may be of any race, are the largest race and ethnic group in the county. Latino residents are projected to increase to 55% of the total population by 2045. White and Asian/Pacific Islander residents are projected to decrease as a proportion of the overall population, while residents identifying as Black/African American and Two or More Races are projected to increase slightly. The Native American population is projected to remain the same.
Projected Change in Race/Ethnic Group Proportions Relative to the Total San Bernardino County Population
LoadingSOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
21%
Born outside of the U.S.
44%
Speak a language other than English at home
3.3
Average household size
41%
Households with children under 18
33%
Families with children under 18 led by a single parent
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
58%
Voter turnout among population eligible to vote (2018)
62%
Voting by mail (2018)
Turnout Among Registered Voters for Presidential and Mid-Term Election Years
EDUCATION
21%
Residents over age 25 with a bachelor’s degree (2018)
83%
High school graduation rate (2017/18)
ECONOMY
EMPLOYMENT
970,700
Number in the labor force (September 2019)
938,600
Number employed (September 2019)
32,100
Number unemployed (September 2019)
3.3%
Unemployment rate (September 2019)
INCOME
21%
Child poverty rate (2018)
15%
Overall poverty rate (2018)
$63,857
Median household income (2018)
HOUSING
$315,000
Median single-family existing home price (September 2019)
67%
Buyers who can afford an entry-level home (priced at 85% of median) (2019 Q3)