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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Murrieta

California · 44,282 residents · 33.536 sq mi
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Murrieta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,911. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 42,762 residents. Median home value is $190,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

44,282
+2813%since 1990
from 1,520 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,320 / sq mi
+2813%since 1990
from 45 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.4
+1%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
031K62K93K124K1990201020202024Murrieta
2024112K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,911
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,529 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,290
+52%since 1990
from $15,351 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.3%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$190,300
−35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$842
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $659 in 1990
US average: $602
79.7%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
20.3% rent
3.1
−53%since 1990
from 6.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

23.0%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.0%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
+12%since 1990
from 26.0 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 Murrieta, California?

Murrieta, California has about 44,282 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Murrieta, California?

The typical household in Murrieta, California earns about $60,911 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 $190,300, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Murrieta, California?

About 23.0% 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 4.3% of people in Murrieta, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murrieta, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Murrieta, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42,762 residents, a change of about 2813 percent over that period.

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

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