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Murrieta

California · 110,949 residents · 33.536 sq mi
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Murrieta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,654. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 66,667 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $435,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
110,949
+151%since 2000
from 44,282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,308 / sq mi
+151%since 2000
from 1,320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+6%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
031K62K93K124K1990201020202024Murrieta
2024112K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,654
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,911 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,487
+52%since 2000
from $23,290 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$435,700
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,859
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $842 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+52%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(51,437)
Black5.6%(6,244)
Hispanic / Latino30.6%(33,925)
Asian10.1%(11,158)
Other6.4%(7,101)
Diversity Score83.5%(92,606)
Diversity Score
83
+63%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+25%since 2000
from 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.4%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murrieta, California?

Murrieta, California has about 110,949 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murrieta, California?

The typical household in Murrieta, California earns about $91,654 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 $435,700, and the typical rent is about $1,859 a month.

How educated are people in Murrieta, California?

About 29.8% 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 6.6% 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 109,429 residents, a change of about 7199 percent over that period.

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

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