Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Menifee, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

110,305

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

41.2%45,432

White

39.1%43,150

Black

7.2%7,951

Asian

6.1%6,761

Two or More

5.2%5,708

Other

0.9%940

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%213

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%150

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%2,445

High School Diploma

22.1%16,630

Some College (<1 yr)

10.2%7,678

Some College (1+ yr)

18.9%14,191

Associate's Degree

11.6%8,716

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%11,467

Master's Degree

5.7%4,290

Professional Degree

0.9%643

Doctorate

0.7%550

HS or Higher

88.6%

BA or Higher

22.5%

Graduate+

7.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$537,300

Median Renti

$2,110

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.2%29,333

Renter-Occupied

19.8%7,224

Total Units

38,556

Homeownership

80.2%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%979

$50K–$100K

2.2%650

$100K–$150K

1.7%490

$150K–$200K

1.3%370

$200K–$300K

3.9%1,150

$300K–$500K

30.7%9,009

$500K–$1M

55.4%16,261

$1M+

1.4%424

Rent Distribution

Under $500

252

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

160

$1,000–$1,250

229

$1,250–$1,500

605

$1,500–$2,000

1,663

$2,000+

3,782

Year Built

2020 or later

6.6%2,534

2010–2019

16.5%6,381

2000–2009

30%11,561

1990–1999

12.3%4,724

1980–1989

15.1%5,815

1970–1979

9%3,482

1960–1969

8.5%3,285

1950–1959

1.4%541

1940–1949

0.3%113

1939 or earlier

0.3%120

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.8%26,622

Electricity

17.6%6,420

Bottled/LP Gas

4.7%1,730

Solar

3.6%1,298

No Fuel

0.7%251

Wood

0.4%157

Other

0.2%64

Fuel Oil

0%10

Coal

0%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,454

Mean Household Incomei

$115,531

Per Capita Incomei

$39,521

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

50,905

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%1,494

$10K–$15K

2.6%962

$15K–$20K

2.8%1,006

$20K–$25K

2.1%753

$25K–$30K

3.4%1,229

$30K–$35K

2.9%1,050

$35K–$40K

2%727

$40K–$45K

3%1,114

$45K–$50K

2.6%961

$50K–$60K

4.7%1,702

$60K–$75K

8.6%3,131

$75K–$100K

14%5,131

$100K–$125K

11.2%4,083

$125K–$150K

8.1%2,976

$150K–$200K

14.1%5,156

$200K+

13.9%5,082

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

253

Residentsi

470

Avg. Tenant Renti

$659/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

157 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers252 homes89% occupied$659/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $93,454/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

73%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

23%

Low income$47K–$75K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

82% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

66% of subsidized households are minority

28% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

68% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

15,79414.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

7,385

Philippines

2,049

United Kingdom

658

Canada

290

China

235

Korea

210

Guatemala

134

India

110

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

46,497

Avg. Commutei

41.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

46,981

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7,896(9.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.3%Insured

5.7%Uninsured