San Bernardino, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of San Bernardino, California is 221,774 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest city in California. The median household income is $63,988, the median home value is $384,900, and the median age is 31.9.

The population has grown 6.7% since 2010 (210,637 → 224,775).

221,774

Population

3571

People / sq mi

$63,988

Median Income

$384,900

Median Home Value

San Bernardino covers 62.1 sq mi of land at 3571 people per square mile.

About San Bernardino, CA

San Bernardino is a city in California with a population of 221,774. It ranks #18 among cities in California by population. The median age is 31.9, younger than the national median. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The median household income in San Bernardino is $63,988, below the US median of $74,580. 15.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $384,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,433. The homeownership rate of 48.5% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in San Bernardino reflects 12.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.7 minutes each way.

San Bernardino city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of San Bernardino city had a population of 210,637 in 2010 and 224,775 in 2024, a 6.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 224,775 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.47%.

224,775

Population (2024)

210,637

Population (2010)

224,775

Peak (2024)

0.47%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	210,637	-	-	estimate
2011	212,159	+1,522	+0.72%	estimate
2012	213,161	+1,002	+0.47%	estimate
2013	213,789	+628	+0.29%	estimate
2014	214,222	+433	+0.20%	estimate
2015	215,325	+1,103	+0.51%	estimate
2016	216,036	+711	+0.33%	estimate
2017	216,902	+866	+0.40%	estimate
2018	216,323	-579	-0.27%	estimate
2019	215,784	-539	-0.25%	estimate
2020	222,119	+6,335	+2.94%	estimate
2021	220,644	-1,475	-0.66%	estimate
2022	222,444	+1,800	+0.82%	estimate
2023	223,676	+1,232	+0.55%	estimate
2024	224,775	+1,099	+0.49%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	27.6%
Black or African American	11.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.7%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$63,988

Median Household Income

$23,980

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$384,900

Median Home Value

$1,433

Median Rent

48.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

73.8%

High School+

12.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.4%

Drive Alone

76.6%

Public Transit

5.8%

Work From Home

28.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

8.5%

Foreign Born

45.9%

Non-English at Home

3.4%

Veterans

12.8%

With Disability

89.2%

Health Insurance

95.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	18.9%
Retail Trade	15.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	9.7%
Construction	9.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.8%
Manufacturing	7.1%
Public Administration	5.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.6%
Information	2.8%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.0%
Agriculture & Mining	0.4%

Largest cities in California

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Largest counties in California

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Part of California

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Frequently Asked Questions

San Bernardino, California has a population of 221,774 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest city in California.

The median household income in San Bernardino, California is $63,988, with 15.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in San Bernardino, California is $384,900, with median monthly rent at $1,433 and a homeownership rate of 48.5%.

The median age in San Bernardino, California is 31.9 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The population has grown 6.7% since 2010 (210,637 → 224,775).