The Inland Empire is not a small region. With more than 4.7 million residents across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, it is larger than 25 U.S. states. That scale makes regional coordination not just useful, but essential. Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) works across this region to align education, employers, and community organizations around one shared goal: ensuring every resident can access a high-quality postsecondary pathway leading to a family-sustaining career.
The Inland Empire: a region of consequence
With more than 4.7 million residents, the Inland Empire (Riverside and San Bernardino Counties) has a larger population than 25 U.S. states.
Hover over any state or the Inland Empire region for details. Alaska and Hawaii shown in their Albers USA projected positions.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates. Regional context: Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) Strategic Plan. Map data: U.S. Atlas TopoJSON. Visualization by Growing Inland Achievement.
UPCOMING EVENTS
RECENT NEWS
- A Region of Consequence: Population
- Growing Inland Achievement Earns Gold and Two Silver ADDY Awards, Plus Multiple Finalist Honors
- Higher Endeavor: Strengthening Postsecondary Institutions Across the Inland Empire
- Business Education Network Launches Senior Advisory Council
- Financial Aid Completion in the Inland Empire
