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Moreno Valley

California · 208,634 residents · 51.31 sq mi
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Moreno Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,385. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $335,700. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
208,634
+47%since 2000
from 142,381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,066 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 2,775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.0
+18%since 2000
from 27.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
109K137K165K193K221K1990201020202024Moreno Valley
2024212K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,385
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,387 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,364
+49%since 2000
from $14,983 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,700
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,587
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $743 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
38.1% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+92%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(45,881)
Black19.3%(27,536)
Hispanic / Latino38.4%(54,689)
Asian5.8%(8,214)
Other0%
Diversity Score85.2%(121,263)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(27,670)
Black15.1%(31,582)
Hispanic / Latino61.4%(128,168)
Asian5.8%(12,099)
Other2.9%(5,987)
Diversity Score70.6%(147,341)
Diversity Score
71
−17%since 2000
from 85 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
25.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moreno Valley, California?

Moreno Valley, California has about 208,634 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moreno Valley, California earns about $70,385 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 $335,700, and the typical rent is about $1,587 a month.

How educated are people in Moreno Valley, California?

About 17.1% 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 14.0% 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 89,855 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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

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