Temecula, California Population 2022
Temecula is a city located in Riverside County California. With a 2020 population of 111,985, it is the 61st largest city in California and the 295th largest city in the United States. Temecula is currently growing at a rate of 0.89% annually and its population has increased by 1.80% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 110,003 in 2020. Spanning over 37 miles, Temecula has a population density of 3,005 people per square mile.
The average household income in Temecula is $112,860 with a poverty rate of 7.20%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,935 per month, and the median house value is $464,900. The median age in Temecula is 34.8 years, 34 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
Temecula Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Temeculawas:
- White: 65.18%
- Two or more races: 10.55%
- Other race: 9.63%
- Asian: 9.26%
- Black or African American: 4.55%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.50%
- Native American: 0.33%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73,730 | 65.18% |
| Black or African American | 5,142 | 4.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 373 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 10,474 | 9.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 568 | 0.50% |
| Some Other Race | 10,897 | 9.63% |
| Two or More Races | 11,933 | 10.55% |
Temecula Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 34,299 | 3.3 | 65.9 |
| Married | 22,884 | 3.7 | 72.9 |
| Male | 1,254 | 3.57 | 52.9 |
| Female | 3,846 | 3.88 | 45.9 |
| Non Family | 6,315 | 1.43 | 55.3 |
3.6
Average Family Size
3.3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,131 | 2.98% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,057 | 2.88% |
| High School Graduate | 14,041 | 19.64% |
| Some College | 20,466 | 28.62% |
| Associates Degree | 7,762 | 10.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16,760 | 23.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,292 | 11.60% |
Temecula Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 378 | 346 | 184 |
| Asian | 7,608 | 7,334 | 3,682 |
| White | 39,570 | 38,566 | 15,321 |
| Black | 3,612 | 3,540 | 1,353 |
| 2+ Races | 4,586 | 4,512 | 1,331 |
| Native American | 289 | 271 | 69 |
| Hispanic | 18,094 | 15,313 | 3,923 |
| Other Race | 6,390 | 5,010 | 950 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 98.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 48.68%.
$51,678
Average Earnings
$64,156
Average Male
$36,727
Average Female
Temecula Language by Age
Temecula Language
76.16% of Temecula residents speak only English, while 23.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.73% of the population.
Temecula Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 373 | 59 | 15.82% |
| Black | 5,041 | 559 | 11.09% |
| Hispanic | 33,713 | 3,158 | 9.37% |
| Asian | 10,443 | 835 | 8.00% |
| Multiple | 11,857 | 832 | 7.02% |
| White | 57,178 | 3,343 | 5.85% |
| Islander | 568 | 18 | 3.17% |
| Other | 1,350 | NaN% |
7.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.57%
Male Poverty Rate
7.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Temecula
The race most likely to be in poverty in Temecula is Native, with 15.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Temecula is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.46%.
Temecula Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Temecula Married by Age and Sex
Temecula 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.
Temecula Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,181 | 9.77% |
| Black | 933 | 24.10% |
| Native American | 41 | 12.69% |
| Asian | 745 | 8.91% |
| Islander | 126 | 30.88% |
| Other Race | 622 | 8.26% |
| 2+ Races | 698 | 13.45% |
| Hispanic | 1,830 | 8.57% |
Temecula Veterans by Education
5.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
6%
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
58.03%
Born in Temecula
84.33%
Native Born
15.67%
Foreign Born
5.70%
Non Citizen
9.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.33% of Temecula residents were born in the United States, with 58.03% having been born in California. 5.70% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 839 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 400 | -439 | -0.92% |
| 1960 | 400 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 200 | -200 | -6.70% |
| 1980 | 4,300 | 4,100 | 35.91% |
| 1990 | 27,099 | 22,799 | 20.21% |
| 2000 | 57,716 | 30,617 | 7.85% |
| 2010 | 100,097 | 42,381 | 5.66% |
| 2011 | 101,088 | 991 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 102,079 | 991 | 0.98% |
| 2013 | 103,070 | 991 | 0.97% |
| 2014 | 104,061 | 991 | 0.96% |
| 2015 | 105,052 | 991 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 106,043 | 991 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 107,034 | 991 | 0.93% |
| 2018 | 108,025 | 991 | 0.93% |
| 2019 | 109,016 | 991 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 110,003 | 987 | 0.91% |
| 2021 | 110,994 | 991 | 0.90% |
| 2022 | 111,985 | 991 | 0.89% |