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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Temecula

California · 57,716 residents · 37.177 sq mi
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Temecula is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,516. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 30,617 residents. Median home value is $189,500. Households here earn about 25% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

57,716
+113%since 1990
from 27,099 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,552 / sq mi
+113%since 1990
from 729 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.3
+7%since 1990
from 29.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
18K44K70K96K122K1990201020202024Temecula
2024111K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,516
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,270 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,557
+28%since 1990
from $16,895 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$189,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $190,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$846
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $657 in 1990
US average: $602
73.4%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
26.6% rent
3.2
−26%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(24,583)
Black1.5%(414)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(3,846)
Asian2.8%(758)
Diversity Score43.9%(11,883)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(40,007)
Black3.2%(1,874)
Hispanic / Latino19%(10,974)
Asian4.6%(2,667)
Diversity Score54.8%(31,620)
55
+25%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 21.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 87.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.8 min
+3%since 1990
from 28.0 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 Temecula, California?

Temecula, California has about 57,716 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Temecula, California?

The typical household in Temecula, California earns about $59,516 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Temecula, California expensive?

In Temecula, California, the median home is worth about $189,500, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in Temecula, California?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Temecula, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Temecula, California?

About 6.7% of people in Temecula, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Temecula, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Temecula, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30,617 residents, a change of about 113 percent over that period.

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

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