San Bernardino County, CA

County

Cities in San Bernardino County

Neighborhoods in San Bernardino County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of San Bernardino

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.4%

Households with Children

39.9%

School Enrollment K-12

280,888

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.3%
School Age (5-17): 19.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.0%
Working Age (35-54): 25.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.2%
Seniors (65+): 12.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 17.5%
High School / GED: 28.5%
Some College or Associate's: 30.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.1%
Single Parents: 14.7%
Couples & Adults: 36.4%
Living Alone: 23.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 55.2%
Asian: 8.1%
Black or African American: 7.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 42.1%
South Asian: 11.5%
Southeast Asian: 41.6%
Central Asian: 0.1%
Other Asian: 4.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 84.7%
Puerto Rican: 1.2%
Cuban: 0.6%
Dominican: 0.1%
Central American: 7.3%
South American: 1.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 36.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 3.5%
Other White: 60.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 50.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 4.4%
Caribbean: 1.2%
Other Black: 43.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 65.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 11.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 11.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 10.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 55.8%
Spanish: 35.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 5.8%
Arabic: 0.9%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 6.2%
High School (9-12): 6.5%
College / Graduate: 7.5%
Not Enrolled: 71.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources