San Bernardino
City in San Bernardino County, California
San Bernardino is a city in San Bernardino County, California, with 222,101 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,053 ft (321 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Muscoy, 3.2 miles W.
- 222,101residents (2020 Census)
- 1,053 ftelevation · 321 m
- 62.7 sq miland area · 162.4 km²
- 3,543 / sq mipopulation density
- 92405main ZIP code (9 in total)
About San Bernardino
San Bernardino ( SAN BUR-nə-DEE-noh; Spanish: [ˌsãm beɾ.naɾˈð̞i.no]) is a city in and the county seat of San Bernardino County, California, United States. Located in the Inland Empire region of Southern California, the city had a population of 222,101 in the 2020 census, making it the 18th–most populous city in California. The Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan area at 4.74 million residents is the 12th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. San Bernardino is the economic, cultural, and political hub of the San Bernardino Valley, sharing that distinction for the wider Inland Empire with its twin city of Riverside.
San Bernardino was named in 1810, when Spanish priest Francisco Dumetz led an expedition through the area. In 1839, the Mexican government granted Californio ranchero José del Carmen Lugo the right to settle the area, which was formalized when he was granted Rancho San Bernardino in 1842. Following the American Conquest of California, the largely unsettled rancho was purchased by Mormon settlers who founded the town of San Bernardino in 1851, later incorporated as a city in 1854. After most of the Mormons left in 1857, the city grew significantly in the late 19th century as a commercial hub at the crossroads between Southern California and the American Southwest. Today, San Bernardino is an important hub for the Inland Empire and Southern California. The governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico have established the metropolitan area's only consulates in the downtown area. Furthermore, the city's University District serves as a college town, as it is home to California State University, San Bernardino.
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- Median household income
- $67,415
- Median home value
- $422,300
- Median rent
- $1,508/mo
- Median age
- 32.2
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San Bernardino had 222,101 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 222,101 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,543 per sq mi (1,368 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
San Bernardino at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 222,101 (2020) |
| Land area | 62.69 sq mi (162.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1411° N, 117.2946° W |
| ZIP codes | 92405, 92369, 92376, 92401, 92404, 92408, 92410, 92411, 92415 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0665000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near San Bernardino
- Muscoy3.2 mi W
- Rialto5.7 mi W
- Colton6.7 mi S
- Loma Linda7.3 mi SE
- Highland7.6 mi E
- Grand Terrace7.7 mi S
- Crestline7.9 mi N
- Bloomington8.3 mi SW
- Highgrove9.1 mi S
- Redlands9.3 mi SE
- Fontana9.9 mi W
- Lake Arrowhead10.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about San Bernardino
What county is San Bernardino in?
San Bernardino is in San Bernardino County, California.
What is the population of San Bernardino, CA?
222,101 people lived in San Bernardino at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of San Bernardino, CA?
The main ZIP code is 92405. Other ZIP codes: 92369, 92376, 92401, 92404, 92408, 92410, 92411, 92415.
What is the elevation of San Bernardino?
1,053 feet (321 m) above sea level.
What towns are near San Bernardino?
Muscoy (3.2 mi), Rialto (5.7 mi), Colton (6.7 mi), Loma Linda (7.3 mi), Highland (7.6 mi).
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