Victorville, California

Victorville: The most populous city in San Bernardino County, California. It is located in the Mojave Desert region of California. Victorville is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Victorville Air Force Base and the Victorville National History Museum.

About

Victorville is a city located in the county of San Bernardino in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 115,903. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 124,982 inhabitants.

The city was created 129 years ago in 1894.

Victorville is a city located northeast of Los Angeles at the edge of the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County, California. With over 125,000 residents, it is the largest city in the High Desert region.

History

Victorville started in 1885 as a small settlement along the famous Route 66 highway. Early growth came from mining and transportation linking coastal California to the east.

During World War II, Victorville Army Airfield brought new jobs and industry. In the 1960s, Victorville began transitioning into a commuter suburb for Los Angeles residents seeking affordable housing.

Economy

Major employers today include Southern California Logistics Airport, Victor Valley Community Hospital, Victor Valley College, Walmart Distribution Center, and Newberry Springs School District.

Logistics, distribution, aerospace, healthcare, and retail are vital industries. Victorville also has manufacturing, construction, and many service businesses. Housing is very affordable.

Attractions

Unique attractions include the California Route 66 Museum and the Mojave Narrows Regional Park. Popular sites are the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds and Adelanto Stadium minor league ballpark.

Outdoor recreation includes Apple Valley Golf Course, parks withbike trails, and OHV areas for dirtbikes and dunebuggies to explore the open desert landscape.

Victorville provides High Desert residents affordable housing, plentiful jobs, and improved services - while maintaining its Route 66 heritage. With a bright future, Victorville is embracing growth and opportunity.

Victorville locator map
Location of Victorville on California map.

Quick Facts about Victorville

Population : 124,982 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : California (United States)
County : San Bernardino County
Postal code : 92392–92395
Water as percent of area : 0.76%
Land as percent of area : 99.24%
Altitude : 2,726 feet / 831 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1895 (129 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Los_Angeles
Local time : 00:21:09 (9th October 2024)
Population growth : 7.26% (2010-2020)
Spring Valley Lake  Victor Valley  California image
Spring Valley Lake Victor Valley California
Spring Valley Lake  Victor Valley  California image

Geography

Victorville is located at 34°32'10"N 117°17'28"W (34.5361100, -117.2911600).

Victorville map

Demographics

The population of Victorville increased by 7.26% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 115,903 - census
2011 117,891 1.69% estimation process
2012 119,831 1.62% estimation process
2013 120,697 0.72% estimation process
2014 121,087 0.32% estimation process
2015 121,442 0.29% estimation process
2016 121,725 0.23% estimation process
2017 121,988 0.22% estimation process
2018 121,952 -0.03% estimation process
2019 122,385 0.35% estimation process
2020 124,982 2.08% estimation process

Victorville zip code is 92392. County name: San Bernardino, County fips: 06071

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People born in Victorville (22)

People born in Victorville, including jazz musician Michael Wolff, film director Patty Jenkins, actor Travis Van Winkle, .

List

  • Katie Carter (American volleyball player) she was born in 10/10/1985
  • Tony Renna (Racecar Driver) he was born in 23/11/1976
  • Jesse Chavez (American professional baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball.) he was born in 21/08/1983
  • Greg Hyder (American basketball player) he was born in 21/06/1948
  • Amanda Bingson (American hammer thrower) she was born in 20/02/1990
  • Antwuan Dixon (American skateboarder) he was born in 19/08/1988
  • Dominique Dorsey (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 07/05/1983
  • John Roskos (American baseball player) he was born in 19/11/1974
  • Raven (American drag queen and television personality) he was born in 18/04/1979
  • Remontay McClain (American sprinter) he was born in 21/09/1992
  • Grant Vaught (American actor) he was born in 06/04/1994
  • Amir Garrett (American college basketball and professional baseball player) he was born in 03/05/1992
  • Andy Karsner he was born in 05/04/1967
  • Teagan Summers (American movie actress) she was born in 30/06/1990
  • Matt Chapman (American baseball player (1993-)) he was born in 28/04/1993
  • Ryan Rodriguez (American boxer) he was born in 08/08/1998
  • Katie Vernola (Miss June 2010) she was born in 21/10/1991
  • Richard Tayson (Creative Nonfiction Writer, Poet) he was born in 01/01/1962

Schools in Victorville

College & universities near Victorville, CA

Code Name City ZIP
125091 Victor Valley College Victorville (CA) 92395-5850
110510 California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino (CA) 92407-2393
109907 Barstow Community College Barstow (CA) 92311
491543 San Bernardino Beauty College San Bernardino (CA) 92410-4414
123527 San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino (CA) 92410-2798

Stations (36)

Amtrak & bus stations near Victorville, CA

Code Name Address Type
VRV Victor Valley Transportation Center 16858 D St. RAIL
VRB Victorville, CA 16838 South D Street BUS
BAR Barstow Harvey House 685 North First Avenue RAIL
BBS Barstow (Bus), California 1611 East Main Street BUS
SNB San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot 1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses) RAIL

Post offices near Victorville

Post Office Name City ZIP
Victorvill Post Office Victorville (CA) 92395
Spring Valley Lak Post Office Victorville (CA) 92395
Oro Grand Post Office Oro Grande (CA) 92368
Adelan Post Office Adelanto (CA) 92301
Apple Valley Post Office Apple Valley (CA) 92307

Other cities in San Bernardino County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Bernardino County , CA. (more)

City Name Population Title
San Bernardino 217,491 The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Fontana 216,173 The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Ontario 183,393 The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Rancho Cucamonga 178,849 The sixth most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Rialto 104,132 The most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Hesperia 96,911 A city in San Bernardino County, California.
Chino 92,290 A city in San Bernardino County, California.
Chino Hills 84,586 A city in San Bernardino County, California.
Upland 77,850 A city in San Bernardino County, California.
Apple Valley 74,061 Town in San Bernardino County, California, United States
Redlands 72,271 A city in San Bernardino County, California.
Highland 55,696 A city in San Bernardino County, California.
Yucaipa 54,833 A city in San Bernardino County, California.
Colton 54,661 A city in San Bernardino County, California.
Montclair 40,600 A city in Los Angeles County, California.
Adelanto 34,537 City in San Bernardino County, California

Distance to Other Cities

Victorville distances to largest California cities