San Bernardino, CA Demographics

A map of San Bernardino's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	156,369	151,125	70.2%	68.0%
White	26,422	28,649	11.9%	12.9%
Black	23,592	26,134	10.6%	11.8%
Asian	7,968	8,734	3.6%	3.9%
Multiracial	5,850	4,840	2.6%	2.2%
Native American/Other	2,523	2,619	1.1%	1.2%

San Bernardino, California has an estimated population of 222,724, a less than 1% change from the 222,101 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.2% Hispanic, 11.9% White, 10.6% Black, 3.6% Asian, 2.6% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Bernardino, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Bernardino has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In San Bernardino, that probability was 50.4% in 2020 and 48.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Bernardino is ranked the 18th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). San Bernardino was ranked the 18th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Bernardino's White Population

26,422 residents of San Bernardino, or 11.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Bernardino is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. San Bernardino ranks 1400th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Bernardino's White population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. White residents' share of San Bernardino's population has decreased from 12.9% to 11.9%.

San Bernardino is more White than neighboring Muscoy (8.2% White), Colton (9.6% White), and Rialto (8.8% White). San Bernardino is less White than neighboring Loma Linda (28.5% White), and Crestline (62.7% White).

San Bernardino's Black Population

23,592 residents of San Bernardino, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Bernardino is higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. San Bernardino ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Bernardino's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Black residents' share of San Bernardino's population has decreased from 11.8% to 10.6%.

San Bernardino is more Black than neighboring Muscoy (2% Black), Colton (7.5% Black), Loma Linda (7.8% Black), and Crestline (2.6% Black). San Bernardino is less Black than neighboring Rialto (11.3% Black).

San Bernardino's Asian Population

7,968 residents of San Bernardino, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Bernardino is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. San Bernardino ranks 562nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Bernardino's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Asian residents' share of San Bernardino's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

San Bernardino is more Asian than neighboring Muscoy (3.3% Asian), Rialto (2.2% Asian), and Crestline (1.1% Asian). San Bernardino is less Asian than neighboring Colton (3.8% Asian), and Loma Linda (28.3% Asian).

San Bernardino's Hispanic Population

156,369 residents of San Bernardino, or 70.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Bernardino is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. San Bernardino ranks 254th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Bernardino's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Hispanic residents' share of San Bernardino's population has increased from 68.0% to 70.2%.

San Bernardino is more Hispanic than neighboring Loma Linda (29.8% Hispanic), and Crestline (28.1% Hispanic). San Bernardino is less Hispanic than neighboring Muscoy (85% Hispanic), Colton (75.2% Hispanic), and Rialto (74.8% Hispanic).

San Bernardino's Native American/Other Population

2,523 residents of San Bernardino, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Bernardino is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. San Bernardino ranks 842nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Bernardino's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Bernardino's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

San Bernardino is more Native American/Other than neighboring Muscoy (0.3% Native American/Other). San Bernardino is less Native American/Other than neighboring Colton (1.4% Native American/Other), Loma Linda (2.2% Native American/Other), and Crestline (1.3% Native American/Other).

San Bernardino's Multiracial Population

5,850 residents of San Bernardino, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Bernardino is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. San Bernardino ranks 1301st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Bernardino's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.9%. Multiracial residents' share of San Bernardino's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

San Bernardino is more Multiracial than neighboring Muscoy (1.2% Multiracial), Colton (2.5% Multiracial), and Rialto (1.7% Multiracial). San Bernardino is less Multiracial than neighboring Loma Linda (3.4% Multiracial), and Crestline (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.