Demographics & People — Murrieta, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 111,621 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~113,100 |
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| Median Age | 36.6 |
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| Total Households | 35,452 |
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| Family Households | 27,693 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.13 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.587 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62,708 |
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| Black or African American | 5,644 |
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| Asian | 9,364 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 36,311 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 50,852 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 38,622 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 30,551 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 23,565 |
| English | 11,406 |
| German | 11,035 |
| Irish | 10,040 |
| Italian | 5,674 |
| European | 3,163 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,696 |
Language
| English Only | 77,928 |
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| Spanish | 17,139 |
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| Population 5+ | 104,078 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 6,867 |
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| Population 18+ | 80,656 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 37.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Murrieta, California.
