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Wildomar

California · 36,875 residents · 23.744 sq mi
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Wildomar is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,791. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 22,811 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $378,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,875
+162%since 2000
from 14,064 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,553 / sq mi
+162%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+2%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K16K24K32K40K1990201020202024Wildomar
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,791
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,081 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,962
+43%since 2000
from $20,190 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$378,100
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,655
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $748 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+72%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(10,111)
Black1.6%(229)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(3,035)
Asian1.8%(249)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.9%(7,014)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(16,080)
Black3.6%(1,319)
Hispanic / Latino40.9%(15,075)
Asian5.3%(1,957)
Other6.5%(2,408)
Diversity Score79.2%(29,207)
Diversity Score
79
+59%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+19%since 2000
from 32.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
16.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wildomar, California?

Wildomar, California has about 36,875 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wildomar, California?

The typical household in Wildomar, California earns about $76,791 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wildomar, California expensive?

In Wildomar, California, the median home is worth about $378,100, and the typical rent is about $1,655 a month.

How educated are people in Wildomar, California?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wildomar, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wildomar, California?

About 9.9% of people in Wildomar, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wildomar, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Wildomar, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26,356 residents, a change of about 251 percent over that period.

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

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