Big River is a CDP located in San Bernardino County California. Big River has a 2024 population of 978. Big River is currently declining at a rate of -2.49% annually and its population has decreased by -15.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,158 in 2020.
The average household income in Big River is $59,701 with a poverty rate of 17.12%. The median age in Big River is 58.5 years: 58.6 years for males, and 57.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 901 | 87.65% |
| Two or more races | 85 | 8.27% |
| Other race | 21 | 2.04% |
| Native American | 15 | 1.46% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.58% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 522 | 1.97 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Non Family | 265 | 1.31 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Married | 191 | 2.77 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Male | 35 | 1.91 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 31 | 2.68 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
2.62
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
80.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 11.28% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 6.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 30 | 3.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 1.53% |
| High School Graduate | 335 | 39.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 3.29% |
| Some College | 291 | 34.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 700 | 617 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 105 | 64 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 49 | 0 |
| Other Race | 16 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,583 | $34,861 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,031 | $22,031 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,759 | $41,964 | $35,787 |
| Some College | $42,656 | $72,679 | $35,833 |
$36,759
Average Earnings
$41,964
Average Male
$35,787
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.27% of Big River residents speak only English, while 6.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 860 | 142 | 16.51% |
| Multiple | 85 | 34 | 40% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 28 | 22.95% |
17.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.77%
Male Poverty Rate
21.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big River is Multiple, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big River is White, with 16.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.87% |
| Some College | 24.07% |
| High School | 11.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Female Employed | 5.65% |
| Male Employed | 4.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,567 | $65,282 |
| Households | $47,222 | $59,701 |
| Married Families | $54,087 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,543 | $52,460 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
133
Number of Veterans
116
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Korea | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 15.54% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 13.1% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 10.19% |
| Native American | 3 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.4%
Labor Force Participation
38.5%
Employment Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.98%
Born in Big River
94.65%
Native Born
5.35%
Foreign Born
1.65%
Non Citizen
3.7%
Naturalized
94.65% of Big River residents were born in the United States, with 46.98% having been born in California. 1.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 978 | -25 | -2.49% |
| 2023 | 1,003 | -25 | -2.43% |
| 2022 | 1,028 | -87 | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 1,115 | -43 | -3.71% |
| 2020 | 1,158 | 9 | 0.78% |
| 2019 | 1,149 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 1,145 | 114 | 11.06% |
| 2017 | 1,031 | -89 | -7.95% |
| 2016 | 1,120 | 52 | 4.87% |
| 2015 | 1,068 | 7 | 0.66% |
| 2014 | 1,061 | -60 | -5.35% |
| 2013 | 1,121 | -81 | -6.74% |
| 2012 | 1,202 | -11 | -0.91% |
| 2011 | 1,213 | -114 | -8.59% |
| 2010 | 1,327 | 0 | 0% |