Big River

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

Aerial view of Big River, California
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Big River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Bernardino County, California, with 1,084 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 436 ft (133 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bluewater, 6.0 miles E.

About Big River

Big River is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population was 1,084 at the 2020 census, down from 1,327 at the 2010 census.

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Median household income
$39,773
Median home value
$126,200
Median rent
$839/mo
Median age
59.5
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Big River, CA population

Big River had 1,084 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,084
Density100 per sq mi (39 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Big River at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Bernardino County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,084 (2020)
Land area10.83 sq mi (28.1 km²)
Water area0.52 sq mi (1.34 km²)
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Coordinates34.1398° N, 114.3621° W
ZIP code92242
Census code (GEOID)0606635

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Big River

What county is Big River in?

Big River is in San Bernardino County, California.

What is the population of Big River, CA?

1,084 people lived in Big River at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Big River, CA?

The ZIP code of Big River is 92242.

What is the elevation of Big River?

436 feet (133 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Big River?

Bluewater (6.0 mi), Bluewater (6.1 mi), Cienega Springs (9.5 mi), Poston (10.5 mi), Parker (10.6 mi).

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