Want to learn everything there is to know about the, housing market, and history? Here's everything you need to know. A local joint powers agency has redeveloped the decommissioned Norton Air Force Base into San Bernardino International Airport. A Danish record label, Musikministeriet, recently opened up an office in Redlands in hopes of further cultivating the IE music scene.[107]. The state's Inland Empire tied the Phoenix region for 2020's biggest gain in households from migration nationwide, taking in newcomers from pricier locales. What is California's Inland Empire and why do we like it so much? [citation needed] The first American settlers, a group of Mormon pioneers, arrived over the Cajon Pass in 1851. The area is home to numerous minor league baseball, basketball, and ice hockey teams. By clicking subscribe, you are verifying this is your information and in response to your request, you consent to receive e-mail communications from California.com about their news, events and offers. Vast, beautiful, and teeming with opportunities for adventure and growth, this large metropolitan area in the south of the state is a true hidden gem. House music artist DJ Lynnwood got his start at the age of ten spinning records at KUOR-FM in Redlands. [3][19] In 2004, because of growing demand for telephone numbers, most of western Riverside County was granted a second area code, 951, which is overlayed with the 909 area code (they have the same physical boundaries and new telephone subscribers likely receive a 951 area code telephone number).[19]. Whoever said all empires fall should visit the Inland Empire. By Tyrone Beason Staff Writer. [44] In 2010, the area ranked fourth in the nation in the number of foreclosures, with one filing for every 133 households. [10][11][12] This agricultural boom continued with the arrival of water from the Colorado River and the rapid growth of Los Angeles in the early twentieth century, with dairy farming becoming another staple industry. Only 24 percent of the IE's adult residents have attained a college degree or better. The region experienced significant economic and population growth through most of the latter half of the twentieth century. Food and administrative services employ the most people in the Inland Empire, while for the state of California, the top industries are in administrative services and professional, scientific and hi-tech-oriented fields. And the Black population stands at 320,000, or 7%. The Inland Empire team with the most championships is the Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino, who won their most recent championship in 2013.[111][112]. 21.9 percent of the population was foreign born. The Speedway is located approximately 2 miles (3.2km) from the former Ontario Motor Speedway site. Inland Empire Counties. [80], Many faiths and denominations are found and represented in the area. [51], Air pollution, or suspended particulate matter locally generated from the increased number of automobiles in the area, from point sources such as factories, dust carried into the air by construction activity, and the contribution of similar pollutants from the Los Angeles area has regularly caused the Inland Empire to be at, or near, the bottom of many air quality ratings. Race/Ethnicity Breakdown of Counties and By Insurance Status, 2019.
