Murrieta, California Population 2022
Murrieta is a city located in Riverside County California. With a 2020 population of 112,445, it is the 59th largest city in California and the 289th largest city in the United States. Murrieta is currently growing at a rate of 0.67% annually and its population has increased by 1.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 110,949 in 2020. Spanning over 34 miles, Murrieta has a population density of 3,345 people per square mile.
The average household income in Murrieta is $109,684 with a poverty rate of 6.58%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,859 per month, and the median house value is $435,700. The median age in Murrieta is 34.2 years, 33.2 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
Murrieta Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Murrietawas:
- White: 62.96%
- Two or more races: 12.25%
- Other race: 9.60%
- Asian: 9.27%
- Black or African American: 4.86%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.54%
- Native American: 0.52%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71,813 | 62.96% |
| Black or African American | 5,542 | 4.86% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 598 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 10,569 | 9.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 617 | 0.54% |
| Some Other Race | 10,956 | 9.60% |
| Two or More Races | 13,971 | 12.25% |
Murrieta Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 33,095 | 3.43 | 66.1 |
| Married | 21,275 | 3.96 | 77.8 |
| Male | 1,352 | 3.68 | 53.6 |
| Female | 4,081 | 3.79 | 38.4 |
| Non Family | 6,387 | 1.38 | 47.4 |
3.79
Average Family Size
3.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,662 | 3.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,943 | 4.11% |
| High School Graduate | 16,541 | 23.10% |
| Some College | 20,923 | 29.22% |
| Associates Degree | 7,177 | 10.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,487 | 20.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,865 | 9.59% |
Murrieta Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7,369 | 6,424 | 2,867 |
| White | 39,082 | 37,308 | 12,598 |
| 2+ Races | 5,634 | 5,232 | 1,722 |
| Black | 3,686 | 3,501 | 821 |
| Other Race | 6,072 | 4,948 | 1,348 |
| Hispanic | 18,470 | 15,965 | 3,919 |
| Native American | 418 | 402 | 64 |
| Islander | 456 | 400 | 54 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 96.17%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.91%.
$50,634
Average Earnings
$64,363
Average Male
$32,164
Average Female
Murrieta Language by Age
Murrieta Language
76.43% of Murrieta residents speak only English, while 23.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.44% of the population.
Murrieta Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10,471 | 1,115 | 10.65% |
| Black | 5,494 | 551 | 10.03% |
| Islander | 617 | 45 | 7.29% |
| White | 54,051 | 3,649 | 6.75% |
| Other | 867 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 36,863 | 1,930 | 5.24% |
| Multiple | 13,960 | 557 | 3.99% |
6.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.79%
Male Poverty Rate
7.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Murrieta
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murrieta is Asian, with 10.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murrieta is Multiple, with 3.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.28%.
Murrieta Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Murrieta Married by Age and Sex
Murrieta Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Murrieta Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,656 | 8.68% |
| Black | 784 | 19.14% |
| Native American | 73 | 15.73% |
| Asian | 393 | 4.74% |
| Islander | 79 | 15.77% |
| Other Race | 388 | 5.43% |
| 2+ Races | 713 | 9.90% |
| Hispanic | 1,437 | 6.39% |
Murrieta Veterans by Education
3.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
63.38%
Born in Murrieta
85.60%
Native Born
14.40%
Foreign Born
4.42%
Non Citizen
9.98%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.60% of Murrieta residents were born in the United States, with 63.38% having been born in California. 4.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,628 | 0.00% | |
| 2000 | 44,282 | 42,654 | 39.14% |
| 2010 | 103,466 | 59,184 | 8.86% |
| 2011 | 104,214 | 748 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 104,962 | 748 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 105,710 | 748 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 106,458 | 748 | 0.71% |
| 2015 | 107,206 | 748 | 0.70% |
| 2016 | 107,954 | 748 | 0.70% |
| 2017 | 108,702 | 748 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 109,450 | 748 | 0.69% |
| 2019 | 110,198 | 748 | 0.68% |
| 2020 | 110,949 | 751 | 0.68% |
| 2021 | 111,697 | 748 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 112,445 | 748 | 0.67% |