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Wildomar, California
Wildomar, city, in Riverside County, California. Wildomar had 37,889 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 36,875 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 37,277 (±75). GEOID 0685446.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
37,889
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 36,875 · ACS 2020-2024: 37,277 ±75
Median household income
$103,506
±$5,691 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$552,400
±$19,889 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,003
±$232 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Wildomar and what county is it in?
Wildomar is a city in Riverside County, California. It covers 23.7 square miles of land, 1,553 residents per square mile in 2020.
Wildomar 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 Wildomar, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 37,889 people lived in Wildomar on July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 36,875 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 37,277 (±75).
| Measure | Wildomar | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 37,277 ±75 | 2,478,600 | +832 |
| Households | 10,760 ±364 | 775,335 | +581 |
| Average household size | 3.45 ±0.12 | 3.15 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,251 ±355 | 869,414 | +620 |
Wildomar's population since 2000
From 14,064 in 2000 to 37,889 in 2025: up 169.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wildomar 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 Wildomar?
The median resident of Wildomar is 37.7 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 41.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 40.2%. 17.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wildomar | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 ±2.0 | 37.0 | +3.6 |
| Under 18 years | 22.5% ±1.9 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7% ±1.5 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 51.0% ±1.7 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 41.4% ±3.7 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.2% ±3.7 pts | 31.0% | −5.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±1.5 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.6% ±1.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.1% ±1.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.0% ±2.2 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.6% ±3.9 pts | 42.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±1.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6% ±1.6 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.2% ±2.5 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.7% ±2.8 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.1% ±1.9 pts | 25.6% | +4.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2% ±1.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7% ±2.3 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.5 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 Wildomar earn?
Half of Wildomar's 10,760 households earn less than $103,506 a year (±$5,691), against $93,074 in Riverside County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $92,291 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,215 after inflation. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wildomar | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,506 ±$5,691 | $93,074 | +$11,215 |
| Mean household income | $123,172 ±$6,625 | $118,890 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,119 ±$1,910 | $38,317 | +$3,057 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6% ±2.7 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.1% ±5.6 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.5% ±2.3 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% ±0.8 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9% ±2.2 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 Wildomar?
Owners occupy 78.3% of Wildomar's occupied homes and renters 21.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $552,400 by its owner (±$19,889). The median renter pays $2,003 a month including utilities, and 31.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wildomar | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $552,400 ±$19,889 | $557,300 | +$113,412 |
| Median gross rent | $2,003 ±$232 | $1,901 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.4% ±8.4 pts | 48.7% | −15.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,612 ±$108 | $2,583 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.3% ±3.2 pts | 69.1% | +9.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.7% ±3.2 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Housing units | 11,251 ±355 | 869,414 | +620 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3% ±4.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.7% ±4.0 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.8% ±3.8 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.3% ±2.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±1.3 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 Wildomar building?
Builders took permits for 188 new housing units in Wildomar in 2025 (58 in single-family houses), 5.0 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 Wildomar work and get to work?
75.0% of Wildomar's workers drive alone and 13.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 38.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.7%.
| Measure | Wildomar | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.8% ±1.9 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% ±2.2 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.0% ±2.7 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±2.0 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.6% ±2.4 pts | 12.3% | +9.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.4 min ±1.9 | 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 Wildomar?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Wildomar, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $89,175 (Tract 464.05) to $132,244 (Tract 432.76).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 432.70Riverside County | 5,617 | $114,390 |
| Tract 432.71Riverside County | 5,331 | $119,811 |
| Tract 464.04Riverside County | 5,931 | $91,397 |
| Tract 464.05Riverside County | 4,305 | $89,175 |
| Tract 432.76Riverside County | 3,692 | $132,244 |
| Tract 432.79Riverside County | 5,717 | $100,293 |
| Tract 464.03Riverside County | 7,061 | $100,924 |
| Tract 432.27Riverside County | 8,155 | $121,814 |
| Tract 427.33Riverside County | 14,580 | $159,786 |
| Tract 432.74Riverside County | 2,047 | $96,771 |
| Tract 506Riverside County | 8,699 | $138,289 |
| Tract 432.72Riverside County | 5,437 | $129,310 |
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 Wildomar) · Census block assignment files
How does Wildomar compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wildomar is the 1,106th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 212th-most populous of 483 in California.
Wildomar ranks 415th 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 | 212th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 91st | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 657th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 415th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 655th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 595th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 408th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 447th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 686th | 988 |
| Median age | 646th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 276th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 487th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 101st | 1,069 |
Wildomar's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Wildomar 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 Wildomar?
10 of the 57 figures for Wildomar 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 Wildomar 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 Wildomar.