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.

Murrieta, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

112,064

Median Agei

36.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

46.6%52,255

Hispanic/Latino

31.4%35,164

Asian

8.4%9,461

Two or More

5.5%6,167

Black

5.2%5,851

Other

1.9%2,128

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%545

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%493

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%2,207

High School Diploma

19.3%14,003

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%5,697

Some College (1+ yr)

19.9%14,439

Associate's Degree

10.5%7,626

Bachelor's Degree

21.1%15,253

Master's Degree

8.9%6,469

Professional Degree

1.6%1,176

Doctorate

1%695

HS or Higher

93.3%

BA or Higher

32.6%

Graduate+

11.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$639,800

Median Renti

$2,388

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.5%25,125

Renter-Occupied

30.5%11,020

Total Units

37,603

Homeownership

69.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%174

$50K–$100K

1.2%290

$100K–$150K

0.5%117

$150K–$200K

0.4%99

$200K–$300K

1.3%322

$300K–$500K

15.8%3,974

$500K–$1M

74.7%18,780

$1M+

5.4%1,369

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

163

$750–$1,000

293

$1,000–$1,250

182

$1,250–$1,500

483

$1,500–$2,000

1,277

$2,000+

8,124

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%339

2010–2019

10.1%3,782

2000–2009

40%15,052

1990–1999

20.7%7,770

1980–1989

22.3%8,388

1970–1979

3.7%1,390

1960–1969

0.7%282

1950–1959

0.8%300

1940–1949

0.3%129

1939 or earlier

0.5%171

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.8%27,402

Electricity

18.7%6,763

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%866

Solar

2.3%814

No Fuel

0.4%133

Wood

0.2%61

Fuel Oil

0.1%52

Other

0.1%36

Coal

0%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$114,081

Mean Household Incomei

$140,695

Per Capita Incomei

$45,886

Poverty Ratei

5.3%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

55,251

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%873

$10K–$15K

1.5%548

$15K–$20K

1.4%497

$20K–$25K

1.5%555

$25K–$30K

2%723

$30K–$35K

1.8%658

$35K–$40K

1.4%519

$40K–$45K

2.7%971

$45K–$50K

2%711

$50K–$60K

4.6%1,661

$60K–$75K

7.8%2,808

$75K–$100K

13%4,686

$100K–$125K

13.7%4,947

$125K–$150K

9.6%3,476

$150K–$200K

14.4%5,192

$200K+

20.3%7,320

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

256

Residentsi

435

Avg. Tenant Renti

$613/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

39 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers256 homes89% occupied$613/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $114,081/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $34K/yr

73%

Very low income$34K–$57K/yr

23%

Low income$57K–$91K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

58% of subsidized households are minority

26% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

70% 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

18,61516.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

6,225

Philippines

2,909

United Kingdom

1,049

Korea

550

India

400

Canada

364

China

351

Guatemala

103

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

50,151

Avg. Commutei

37.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

50,717

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7,316(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.4%Insured

4.6%Uninsured

Murrieta, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026