Big River
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

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.
- 1,084residents (2020 Census)
- 436 ftelevation · 133 m
- 10.8 sq miland area · 28.1 km²
- 100 / sq mipopulation density
- 92242ZIP code
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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Living in Big River
- Median household income
- $39,773
- Median home value
- $126,200
- Median rent
- $839/mo
- Median age
- 59.5
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Big River had 1,084 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,084 |
|---|---|
| Density | 100 per sq mi (39 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big River at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,084 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.83 sq mi (28.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1398° N, 114.3621° W |
| ZIP code | 92242 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0606635 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big River
- Bluewater, AZ6.0 mi E
- Bluewater6.1 mi NE
- Cienega Springs, AZ9.5 mi NE
- Poston, AZ10.5 mi S
- Parker, AZ10.6 mi SE
- Parker Strip, AZ16.1 mi NE
- Lake Havasu City, AZ25.0 mi N
- Bouse, AZ26.8 mi SE
- Desert Hills, AZ28.1 mi N
- Crystal Beach, AZ29.9 mi N
- Utting, AZ32.4 mi SE
- Quartzsite, AZ33.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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