Murrieta is a city located in Riverside County California. Murrieta has a 2024 population of 112,122. Murrieta is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 0.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 111,146 in 2020.
The average household income in Murrieta is $129,765 with a poverty rate of 6.56%. The median age in Murrieta is 35.6 years: 34.1 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Murrieta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65,982 | 58.97% |
| Two or more races | 17,301 | 15.46% |
| Other race | 12,619 | 11.28% |
| Asian | 9,082 | 8.12% |
| Black or African American | 6,109 | 5.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 409 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 397 | 0.35% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 34,482 | 3.23 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Married | 21,539 | 3.82 | 79 | 21 |
| Non Family | 7,174 | 1.27 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Female | 4,048 | 3.5 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Male | 1,721 | 3.34 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
3.63
Average Family Size
3.23
Average Household Size
67.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,776 | 3.93% |
| Associates Degree | 7,913 | 11.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,012 | 19.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,111 | 10.05% |
| High School Graduate | 15,208 | 21.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,534 | 3.58% |
| Some College | 21,170 | 29.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,102 | 35,602 | 11,834 |
| Hispanic | 19,943 | 17,173 | 4,384 |
| 2+ Races | 8,051 | 7,425 | 1,972 |
| Other Race | 7,437 | 6,175 | 1,584 |
| Asian | 6,526 | 5,934 | 2,921 |
| Black | 3,961 | 3,785 | 1,167 |
| Islander | 379 | 315 | 74 |
| Native American | 292 | 278 | 47 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,190 | $85,938 | $57,696 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,615 | $113,250 | $87,455 |
| High School Graduate | $46,701 | $61,250 | $30,089 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,519 | $46,683 | $24,569 |
| Overall | $58,932 | $72,069 | $39,154 |
| Some College | $52,882 | $71,461 | $34,904 |
$58,932
Average Earnings
$72,069
Average Male
$39,154
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.73% of Murrieta residents speak only English, while 25.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51,259 | 3,898 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic | 38,364 | 2,442 | 6.37% |
| Multiple | 17,264 | 1,042 | 6.04% |
| Other | 12,485 | 550 | 4.41% |
| Asian | 8,981 | 451 | 5.02% |
| Black | 6,061 | 258 | 4.26% |
| Native | 397 | 69 | 17.38% |
| Islander | 409 | 38 | 9.29% |
6.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.08%
Male Poverty Rate
7.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murrieta is Native, with 17.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murrieta is Black, with 4.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.12% |
| Some College | 7.31% |
| High School | 6.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.6% |
| Female Employed | 5.26% |
| Male Employed | 1.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,231 | $140,681 |
| Households | $106,925 | $129,765 |
| Married Families | $130,351 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,023 | $77,137 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,867
Number of Veterans
6,292
Male Veterans
575
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 3,021 |
| Second Gulf War | 2,687 |
| Vietnam | 1,365 |
| Korea | 313 |
| World War II | 100 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2,628 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,498 |
| 75+ | 1,193 |
| 65 to 74 | 986 |
| 18 to 34 | 562 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,984 | 8% |
| Hispanic | 1,545 | 6.39% |
| 2+ Races | 997 | 10.26% |
| Black | 858 | 19% |
| Other Race | 490 | 5.61% |
| Asian | 455 | 6.32% |
| Native American | 48 | 15.84% |
| Islander | 35 | 8.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.98%
Born in Murrieta
84.65%
Native Born
15.35%
Foreign Born
4.82%
Non Citizen
10.53%
Naturalized
84.65% of Murrieta residents were born in the United States, with 63.98% having been born in California. 4.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 113,342 | 244 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 113,098 | 244 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 112,854 | 244 | 0.22% |
| 2026 | 112,610 | 244 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 112,366 | 244 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 112,122 | 244 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 111,878 | -198 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 112,076 | -202 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 112,278 | 1,132 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 111,146 | -4,340 | -3.76% |
| 2019 | 115,486 | 1,148 | 1% |
| 2018 | 114,338 | 1,265 | 1.12% |
| 2017 | 113,073 | 2,034 | 1.83% |
| 2016 | 111,039 | 1,761 | 1.61% |
| 2015 | 109,278 | 1,250 | 1.16% |
| 2014 | 108,028 | 1,173 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 106,855 | 691 | 0.65% |
| 2012 | 106,164 | 839 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 105,325 | 1,150 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 104,175 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 44,282 | 42,654 | 2620.02% |
| 1990 | 1,628 | -111,714 | -98.56% |