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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Murrieta

California · 1,520 residents · 33.536 sq mi
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Murrieta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,529. Population has fallen 97% since 2000, a loss of 42,762 residents. Median home value is $223,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,520
−97%vs 2000
vs 44,282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
45 / sq mi
−97%vs 2000
vs 1,320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.2
−1%vs 2000
vs 34.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
031K62K93K124K1990201020202024Murrieta
2024112K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,529
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,911 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,351
−34%vs 2000
vs $23,290 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$223,700
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $190,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$659
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $842 in 2000
US average: $450
75.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.7% in 2000
24.3% rent
6.7
+114%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(31,811)
Black3.2%(1,401)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(7,739)
Asian3.9%(1,718)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.1%(22,616)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,389)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(210)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(131)
Diversity Score41.9%(636)
42
−18%vs 2000
vs 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.1%
−13.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.0 min
−11%vs 2000
vs 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murrieta, California?

Murrieta, California has about 1,520 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Murrieta, California?

The typical household in Murrieta, California earns about $33,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murrieta, California expensive?

In Murrieta, California, the median home is worth about $223,700, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Murrieta, California?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Murrieta, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murrieta, California?

About 6.0% of people in Murrieta, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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