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Menifee, California
Menifee, city, in Riverside County, California. Menifee had 118,592 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 15.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 102,527 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 110,305 (±71). GEOID 0646842.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
118,592
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 102,527 · ACS 2020-2024: 110,305 ±71
Median household income
$93,454
±$4,473 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$537,300
±$12,050 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,110
±$91 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Menifee and what county is it in?
Menifee is a city in Riverside County, California. It covers 46.5 square miles of land, 2,207 residents per square mile in 2020.
Menifee is in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Menifee, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 118,592 people lived in Menifee on July 1, 2025, up 15.7% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 102,527 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 110,305 (±71).
| Measure | Menifee | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 110,305 ±71 | 2,478,600 | +19,956 |
| Households | 36,557 ±877 | 775,335 | +7,477 |
| Average household size | 3.01 ±0.07 | 3.15 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 38,556 ±1,001 | 869,414 | +7,428 |
Menifee's population since 2005
From 62,614 in 2005 to 118,592 in 2025: up 89.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Menifee as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Menifee?
The median resident of Menifee is 38.1 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 41.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 39.1%. 14.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Menifee | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 ±1.1 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.0% ±1.2 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.4% ±1.0 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±1.1 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 41.2% ±2.1 pts | 51.3% | +4.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 39.1% ±1.9 pts | 31.0% | −8.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.2% ±0.8 pts | 6.0% | +1.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±1.1 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±1.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.3% ±1.1 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 28.1% ±2.1 pts | 42.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.6% ±1.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0% ±1.1 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7% ±0.9 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6% ±1.3 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.5% ±1.5 pts | 25.6% | +2.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±0.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.2% ±1.3 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Menifee earn?
Half of Menifee's 36,557 households earn less than $93,454 a year (±$4,473), against $93,074 in Riverside County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $86,424 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,030 after inflation. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Menifee | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,454 ±$4,473 | $93,074 | +$7,030 |
| Mean household income | $115,531 ±$4,089 | $118,890 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,521 ±$1,576 | $38,317 | +$3,464 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.5% ±1.1 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.6% ±2.2 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.7% ±1.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±1.0 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.9% ±1.6 pts | 93.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Menifee?
Owners occupy 80.2% of Menifee's occupied homes and renters 19.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $537,300 by its owner (±$12,050). The median renter pays $2,110 a month including utilities, and 62.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Menifee | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $537,300 ±$12,050 | $557,300 | +$125,510 |
| Median gross rent | $2,110 ±$91 | $1,901 | +$195 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 62.7% ±6.0 pts | 48.7% | +10.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,649 ±$61 | $2,583 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.2% ±1.7 pts | 69.1% | +3.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.8% ±1.7 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Housing units | 38,556 ±1,001 | 869,414 | +7,428 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4% ±2.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.6% ±1.1 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.6% ±0.8 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.6% ±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.5% ±1.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.2% ±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Menifee building?
Builders took permits for 1,147 new housing units in Menifee in 2025 (676 in single-family houses), 9.7 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Menifee work and get to work?
76.0% of Menifee's workers drive alone and 14.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 41.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Menifee | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.2% ±1.6 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% ±1.0 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.0% ±2.1 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±1.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.2% ±1.7 pts | 12.3% | +8.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 41.5 min ±1.6 | 33.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Menifee?
17 census tracts lie mostly in Menifee, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $32,548 (Tract 427.11) to $153,505 (Tract 427.43).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 427.39Riverside County | 9,265 | $124,391 |
| Tract 427.38Riverside County | 8,653 | $103,996 |
| Tract 427.42Riverside County | 8,217 | $99,538 |
| Tract 427.32Riverside County | 7,963 | $128,049 |
| Tract 427.33Riverside County | 14,580 | $159,786 |
| Tract 427.51Riverside County | 6,293 | $71,074 |
| Tract 427.08Riverside County | 6,206 | $114,968 |
| Tract 427.31Riverside County | 9,624 | $100,479 |
| Tract 427.24Riverside County | 5,678 | $121,237 |
| Tract 427.26Riverside County | 12,017 | $128,259 |
| Tract 427.17Riverside County | 6,307 | $78,502 |
| Tract 427.09Riverside County | 5,158 | $64,583 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Menifee) · Census block assignment files
How does Menifee compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Menifee is the 259th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 55th-most populous of 483 in California.
Menifee ranks 520th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 55th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 5th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 564th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 520th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 602nd | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 610th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 362nd | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 499th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 652nd | 988 |
| Median age | 624th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 243rd | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 466th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 67th | 1,069 |
Menifee's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Menifee with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Menifee?
5 of the 57 figures for Menifee on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Menifee are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Menifee.