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Temecula

California · 110,003 residents · 37.177 sq mi
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Temecula is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,631. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $464,900. Households here earn about 25% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
110,003
+91%since 2000
from 57,716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,959 / sq mi
+91%since 2000
from 1,552 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+18%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K44K70K96K122K1990201020202024Temecula
2024111K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,631
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,516 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,556
+70%since 2000
from $21,557 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,900
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,935
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $846 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
34.6% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+48%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(40,007)
Black3.2%(1,874)
Hispanic / Latino19%(10,974)
Asian4.6%(2,667)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.8%(31,620)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(54,222)
Black4.4%(4,814)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(30,366)
Asian11%(12,051)
Other6.1%(6,754)
Diversity Score81.5%(89,635)
Diversity Score
81
+49%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Temecula, California?

Temecula, California has about 110,003 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Temecula, California?

The typical household in Temecula, California earns about $98,631 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 $464,900, and the typical rent is about $1,935 a month.

How educated are people in Temecula, California?

About 35.0% 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 7.2% 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 82,904 residents, a change of about 306 percent over that period.

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