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Temecula, California
Temecula, city, in Riverside County, California. Temecula had 114,865 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 110,003 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 111,167 (±65). GEOID 0678120.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
114,865
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 110,003 · ACS 2020-2024: 111,167 ±65
Median household income
$121,063
±$4,177 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$679,700
±$9,355 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,347
±$50 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Temecula and what county is it in?
Temecula is a city in Riverside County, California. It covers 37.2 square miles of land, 2,959 residents per square mile in 2020.
Temecula 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 Temecula, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 114,865 people lived in Temecula on July 1, 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 110,003 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 111,167 (±65).
| Measure | Temecula | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 111,167 ±65 | 2,478,600 | −2,214 |
| Households | 36,536 ±726 | 775,335 | +2,589 |
| Average household size | 3.04 ±0.06 | 3.15 | −0.30 |
| Housing units | 37,813 ±765 | 869,414 | +2,074 |
Temecula's population since 2000
From 57,716 in 2000 to 114,865 in 2025: up 99.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Temecula 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 Temecula?
The median resident of Temecula is 36.7 years old; 26.8% are under 18 and 12.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 29.0%. 15.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Temecula | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 ±0.7 | 37.0 | +1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 26.8% ±1.1 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.7% ±0.8 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±0.9 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 29.0% ±1.9 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.4% ±2.2 pts | 31.0% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±1.0 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.3% ±1.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.7% ±1.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.9% ±1.1 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.3% ±1.9 pts | 42.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3% ±0.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 9.9% ±0.8 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3% ±1.1 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±1.0 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.8% ±2.0 pts | 25.6% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.1% ±1.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±1.6 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±0.7 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 Temecula earn?
Half of Temecula's 36,536 households earn less than $121,063 a year (±$4,177), against $93,074 in Riverside County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $118,372 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Temecula | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $121,063 ±$4,177 | $93,074 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $140,118 ±$4,929 | $118,890 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,086 ±$1,694 | $38,317 | +$3,527 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3% ±1.2 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.6% ±2.5 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.3% ±1.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% ±0.4 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.4% ±0.7 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 Temecula?
Owners occupy 68.0% of Temecula's occupied homes and renters 32.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $679,700 by its owner (±$9,355). The median renter pays $2,347 a month including utilities, and 43.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Temecula | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $679,700 ±$9,355 | $557,300 | +$132,287 |
| Median gross rent | $2,347 ±$50 | $1,901 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.9% ±4.4 pts | 48.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,879 ±$57 | $2,583 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.0% ±1.9 pts | 69.1% | +3.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.0% ±1.9 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Housing units | 37,813 ±765 | 869,414 | +2,074 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% ±2.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.7% ±1.5 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±0.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.5% ±1.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% ±0.7 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 Temecula building?
Builders took permits for 195 new housing units in Temecula in 2025 (195 in single-family houses), 1.7 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 Temecula work and get to work?
70.0% of Temecula's workers drive alone and 19.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Temecula | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.1% ±1.7 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±1.1 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.0% ±2.0 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1% ±1.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.2% ±1.4 pts | 12.3% | +11.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.3 min ±1.5 | 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 Temecula?
18 census tracts lie mostly in Temecula, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $74,944 (Tract 432.20) to $172,614 (Tract 432.52).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 432.52Riverside County | 10,051 | $172,614 |
| Tract 432.64Riverside County | 7,839 | $156,491 |
| Tract 432.65Riverside County | 7,339 | $142,591 |
| Tract 432.16Riverside County | 7,083 | $94,750 |
| Tract 496Riverside County | 6,968 | $127,684 |
| Tract 432.67Riverside County | 5,908 | $117,689 |
| Tract 432.18Riverside County | 5,520 | $142,236 |
| Tract 432.66Riverside County | 5,241 | $84,847 |
| Tract 432.22Riverside County | 5,154 | $108,171 |
| Tract 432.07Riverside County | 4,969 | $99,950 |
| Tract 432.20Riverside County | 4,895 | $74,944 |
| Tract 432.62Riverside County | 4,663 | $111,037 |
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 Temecula) · Census block assignment files
How does Temecula compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Temecula is the 270th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 56th-most populous of 483 in California.
Temecula ranks 279th 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 | 56th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 60th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 463rd | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 279th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 453rd | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 460th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 256th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 629th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 373rd | 988 |
| Median age | 708th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 491st | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 314th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 140th | 1,069 |
Temecula's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Temecula 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 Temecula?
3 of the 57 figures for Temecula 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 Temecula 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 Temecula.