Murrieta, CA Demographics
What is the population of Murrieta?
There are 111,621 residents in Murrieta, with a median age of 36. Of this, 48.28% are males and 51.72% are females. US-born citizens make up 82.79% of the resident pool in Murrieta, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.57%. Additionally, 4.64% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 96,699 people in Murrieta currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 111,621 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 53,895 | -1.7% |
| Female Population | 57,726 | 1.1% |
Male Population 48.28%
Female Population 51.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | 1.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 92,409 | -0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 14,032 | 3.6% |
| Not Citizen | 5,180 | -4.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 82.79%
Citizen not U.S. Born 12.57%
Not Citizen 4.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 455 | -13.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 7,275 | -12.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,821 | -10.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,369 | 7.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 96,699 | 1.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.41%
Moved from Same County 6.58%
Moved from Same State 4.36%
Moved from Different State 1.24%
Same House as Last Year 87.42%
What are the employment statistics in Murrieta?
White-collar workers make up 82.45% of the working population in Murrieta, while blue-collar employees account for 17.55%. There are also 10,044 entrepreneurs in Murrieta (10.15% of the workforce); 63,358 workers employed in private companies (64.04%); and 19,552 people working in governmental institutions (19.76%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 81,568 | 98.5% |
| Blue Collar | 17,362 | 103.7% |
White Collar 82.45%
Blue Collar 17.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 10,044 | 107.0% |
| Private Companies | 63,358 | 91.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 19,552 | 116.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,976 | 121.2% |
Self Employees 10.15%
Private Companies 64.04%
Governmental Workers 19.76%
Not for Profit Companies 6.04%
How many households are there in Murrieta?
There are a total of 35,452 households in Murrieta, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 78.11% of these Murrieta households, while non-family units account for the remaining 21.89%. Additionally, 41.85% of households have children and 58.15% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 35,452 | 2.8% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -7.1% |
| Family Households | 27,693 | 1.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 7,759 | 8.2% |
Family Households 78.11%
Non-Family Households 21.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 14,835 | -1.6% |
| Households without Children | 20,617 | 6.2% |
Households with Children 41.85%
Households without Children 58.15%
What are the median and average incomes in Murrieta?
The average annual household income in Murrieta is $136,282, while the median household income sits at $109,780 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $110,165, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $134,455. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $43,750 and $78,708, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $136,282 | 5.0% |
| Median Household Income | $109,780 | 2.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 6,458 | -9.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 103,549 | 0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Murrieta?
There are 37,306 housing units in Murrieta, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2000. Of the 35,452 occupied housing units in Murrieta, 69.32% are owner-occupied, while 30.68% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 77.32% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $618,000. In general, housing costs reach $2,380 per month in Murrieta.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 37,306 | 1.8% |
| Median Year Built | 2000 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 170 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 311 | 19.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 320 | 15.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 320 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,203 | -8.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8,154 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8,257 | 5.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15,172 | -2.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,230 | 10.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 169 | 101.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 35,452 | 2.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 24,577 | 5.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 10,875 | -2.9% |
Owner Occupied 69.32%
Renter Occupied 30.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 19,004 | 5.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,573 | 7.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $618,000 | 5.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $555,800 | 13.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,380 | 4.2% |
With Mortgage 77.32%
Without Mortgage 22.68%
What is the level of education in Murrieta?
Approximately 27.68% of the population in Murrieta holds a high school degree (that's 22,559 residents), while 30.2% have attained a college certificate (24,615 locals) and 19.72% have a bachelor's degree (16,077 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,197 | -15.4% |
| Some High School | 22,559 | -3.6% |
| Some College | 24,615 | -15.4% |
| Associate Degree | 7,975 | -4.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16,077 | 4.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,088 | 13.7% |
No High School 2.7%
Some High School 27.68%
Some College 30.2%
Associate Degree 9.78%
Bachelor's Degree 19.72%
Graduate Degree 9.92%
What is the marital status of Murrieta residents?
A total of 26,645 people in Murrieta have never been married (which represents 30.47% of the total population), while 48,407 of them are wedded (55.35%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,607 (1.84%) and 8,401 (9.61%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 26,645 | -0.6% |
| Married | 48,407 | -0.5% |
| Separated | 1,607 | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 4,005 | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8,401 | 6.7% |
Never Married 30.47%
Married 55.35%
Separated 1.84%
Widowed 4.58%
Divorced 9.61%
What are the most common means of transportation in Murrieta?
The top three means of transportation people in Murrieta use to get to work are: car, walking and motorcycle. A total of 40,144 residents commute by car, 517 prefer going to work by walking and 108 by motorcycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 40,144 | -3.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 92 | -12.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 1 | N/A |
| Railroad | 21 | 5.0% |
| Bicycle | 77 | 2.7% |
| Motorcycle | 108 | -18.8% |
| Walk | 517 | 1.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Murrieta by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.