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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Moreno Valley

California · 142,381 residents · 51.31 sq mi
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Moreno Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,387. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $117,800. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

142,381
+20%since 1990
from 118,779 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,775 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 2,315 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.1
−1%since 1990
from 27.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
109K137K165K193K221K1990201020202024Moreno Valley
2024212K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,387
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,186 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,983
+11%since 1990
from $13,474 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.2%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$117,800
−36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $140,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$743
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $675 in 1990
US average: $602
71.1%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
28.9% rent
2.5
−25%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(80,309)
Black13.9%(16,469)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(26,408)
Asian6.7%(8,012)
Diversity Score79.5%(94,393)
2000
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(45,881)
Black19.3%(27,536)
Hispanic / Latino38.4%(54,689)
Asian5.8%(8,214)
Diversity Score85.2%(121,263)
85
+7%since 1990
from 79 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.5%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
−18%since 1990
from 32.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moreno Valley, California?

Moreno Valley, California has about 142,381 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Moreno Valley, California?

The typical household in Moreno Valley, California earns about $47,387 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moreno Valley, California expensive?

In Moreno Valley, California, the median home is worth about $117,800, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Moreno Valley, California?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Moreno Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moreno Valley, California?

About 14.2% of people in Moreno Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moreno Valley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Moreno Valley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,602 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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