Adelanto, CA Adelanto is a city located in San Bernardino County, California, situated in the Mojave Desert region of the High Desert. As of January 1, 2024, the estimated population of Adelanto was 39,267.
The city is known for its arid climate and its role as a hub for correctional facilities, including the Adelanto Detention Facility and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s High Desert State Prison (though the prison itself is technically outside city limits, it significantly impacts the local economy).
In recent years, Adelanto has also become a center for the cannabis industry, with numerous cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution facilities established within its industrial zones, following the legalization of recreational cannabis in California.
The city’s economy is further supported by logistics and renewable energy projects, leveraging its vast open spaces.