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Murrieta, California
Murrieta, city, in Riverside County, California. Murrieta had 114,124 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 110,949 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 112,064 (±62). GEOID 0650076.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
114,124
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 110,949 · ACS 2020-2024: 112,064 ±62
Median household income
$114,081
±$5,408 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$639,800
±$7,858 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,388
±$70 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Murrieta and what county is it in?
Murrieta is a city in Riverside County, California. It covers 35.4 square miles of land, 3,134 residents per square mile in 2020.
Murrieta 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 Murrieta, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 114,124 people lived in Murrieta on July 1, 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 110,949 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 112,064 (±62).
| Measure | Murrieta | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 112,064 ±62 | 2,478,600 | −877 |
| Households | 36,145 ±784 | 775,335 | +3,970 |
| Average household size | 3.08 ±0.07 | 3.15 | −0.41 |
| Housing units | 37,603 ±829 | 869,414 | +3,486 |
Murrieta's population since 2000
From 44,282 in 2000 to 114,124 in 2025: up 157.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Murrieta 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 Murrieta?
The median resident of Murrieta is 36.6 years old; 26.3% are under 18 and 12.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 31.4%. 16.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Murrieta | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 ±1.1 | 37.0 | +2.4 |
| Under 18 years | 26.3% ±1.4 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.8% ±0.9 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±0.9 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 31.4% ±2.3 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.6% ±2.1 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±0.9 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.4% ±1.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±0.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.6% ±1.6 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.3% ±2.2 pts | 42.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±0.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 11.0% ±0.9 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.6% ±0.8 pts | 7.7% | −1.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.3% ±1.0 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.6% ±1.7 pts | 25.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.5% ±1.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.0% ±1.6 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.4 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 Murrieta earn?
Half of Murrieta's 36,145 households earn less than $114,081 a year (±$5,408), against $93,074 in Riverside County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $111,421 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Murrieta | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $114,081 ±$5,408 | $93,074 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $140,695 ±$6,390 | $118,890 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,886 ±$2,015 | $38,317 | +$5,225 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.4% ±1.1 pts | 10.6% | −2.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.4% ±1.8 pts | 13.2% | −4.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.2% ±1.3 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% ±0.7 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.1% ±1.0 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 Murrieta?
Owners occupy 69.5% of Murrieta's occupied homes and renters 30.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $639,800 by its owner (±$7,858). The median renter pays $2,388 a month including utilities, and 47.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Murrieta | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $639,800 ±$7,858 | $557,300 | +$130,170 |
| Median gross rent | $2,388 ±$70 | $1,901 | +$221 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.9% ±5.7 pts | 48.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,859 ±$61 | $2,583 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.5% ±2.9 pts | 69.1% | +3.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.5% ±2.9 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Housing units | 37,603 ±829 | 869,414 | +3,486 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0% ±1.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.9% ±2.1 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.7% ±0.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.1% ±1.2 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% ±0.8 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 Murrieta building?
Builders took permits for 1,666 new housing units in Murrieta in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 14.6 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 Murrieta work and get to work?
72.2% of Murrieta's workers drive alone and 16.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.8%.
| Measure | Murrieta | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.8% ±1.4 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±1.1 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.2% ±2.3 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±1.4 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.8% ±1.7 pts | 12.3% | +9.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.4 min ±1.8 | 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 Murrieta?
20 census tracts lie mostly in Murrieta, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $67,634 (Tract 498) to $165,067 (Tract 507.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 432.06Riverside County | 8,075 | $86,148 |
| Tract 506Riverside County | 8,699 | $138,289 |
| Tract 432.11Riverside County | 6,814 | $110,902 |
| Tract 432.27Riverside County | 8,155 | $121,814 |
| Tract 503.01Riverside County | 5,966 | $134,300 |
| Tract 507.01Riverside County | 8,910 | $165,067 |
| Tract 503.02Riverside County | 6,395 | $112,688 |
| Tract 504.02Riverside County | 5,250 | $115,343 |
| Tract 505.03Riverside County | 5,425 | $109,850 |
| Tract 505.01Riverside County | 6,168 | $99,904 |
| Tract 432.28Riverside County | 5,019 | $107,500 |
| Tract 504.01Riverside County | 4,964 | $103,824 |
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 Murrieta) · Census block assignment files
How does Murrieta compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Murrieta is the 277th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 58th-most populous of 483 in California.
Murrieta ranks 323rd 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 | 58th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 89th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 433rd | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 323rd | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 475th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 496th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 240th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 744th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 468th | 988 |
| Median age | 712th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 459th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 385th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 116th | 1,069 |
Murrieta's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Murrieta 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 Murrieta?
3 of the 57 figures for Murrieta 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 Murrieta 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 Murrieta.