What's Happening in San Bernardino County, California?
As of 2005 the population was 1,963,535, largely located in its more populated southwestern portions.
The county seat is San Bernardino. Its southwestern portions are considered to be part of the Inland Empire (the more urbanized part of San Bernardino County) region of Southern California, a bi-county area.
Population, 2005 estimate 1,963,535
Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005 14.9%
Population, 2000 1,709,434
Population, percent change, 1990 to 2000 20.5%
County Profile!
San Bernardino County is the largest county in the contiguous United States by area, containing more land than nine states.
Located in the southeast of the state of California, the deserts and mountains of this vast county stretch from the outskirts of the densely populated Greater Los Angeles Area to the Nevada border and the Colorado River.
The Franciscans gave the name San Bernardino to the snowcapped peak in southern California, in honor of the saint. From him the county derives its name.
Some Incorporated communities in San Bernardino County are:
Barstow
Big Bear Lake
Chino
Chino Hills
Colton
Grand Terrace
Highland
Loma Linda
Montclair
Ontario
Rancho Cucamonga
Redlands
Rialto
San Bernardino
Twentynine Palms
Local Hot Spots
The Mojave National Preserve
Calico Ghost Town
Amboy, a ghost town along Route 66
Joshua Tree National Park
San Bernardino National Forest home to Big Bear outdoor activities