As of 2026 the population of Inland Empire Regional Data is 4,725,055. The population is expected to grow to 4,825,370 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.42%.
The median age of Inland Empire Regional Data residents is 37.
The diversity index of Inland Empire Regional Data is 87.1, meaning that there is a 87% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Inland Empire Regional Data is $121,897 and projected to be $136,167 in 2031. Per capita income is $39,093, projected to be $44,219 in 2031. 4.92% of households – 232,472 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,370,297 and the average disposable income is $90,625.
There are 1,665,943 housing units in Inland Empire Regional Data; 976,520 are owner-occupied, 530,454 are rented, and 158,969 are vacant. The average home value is $623,408, with 156,271 homes built in 2010 or later, and 46,234 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 140,187 businesses in Inland Empire Regional Data, employing 1,346,007 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,030,178 age 16 and above. 501,719 workers commute into Inland Empire Regional Data from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,519,915 residents both live and work in/around Inland Empire Regional Data. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 2.27% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 8.26% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,495,816 drive alone, 226,467 carpool, and 16,358 take public transportation. 54,012 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 235,183 residents work from home.
915,329 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 296,851 have associates degrees, 555,442 have bachelor’s degrees, and 295,366 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
