French Valley, CA Demographics

A map of French Valley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,947	14,678	37.4%	41.6%
Hispanic	14,227	10,675	31.4%	30.3%
Asian	5,970	4,417	13.2%	12.5%
Multiracial	4,155	2,443	9.2%	6.9%
Black	3,130	2,559	6.9%	7.3%
Native American/Other	840	508	1.9%	1.4%

French Valley, California has an estimated population of 45,269, a large increase from the 35,280 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.4% White, 31.4% Hispanic, 13.2% Asian, 9.2% Multiracial, 6.9% Black, and 1.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of French Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

French Valley has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In French Valley, that probability was 70.9% in 2020 and 73.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

French Valley is ranked the 205th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). French Valley was ranked the 239th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

French Valley's White Population

16,947 residents of French Valley, or 37.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in French Valley is slightly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. French Valley ranks 1048th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Valley's White population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. White residents' share of French Valley's population has decreased from 41.6% to 37.4%.

French Valley is more White than neighboring Winchester (21.4% White), and Green Acres (17% White). French Valley is less White than neighboring Murrieta (46.6% White), Temecula (48.4% White), and Menifee (39.1% White).

French Valley's Black Population

3,130 residents of French Valley, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in French Valley is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. French Valley ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Valley's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.3%. Black residents' share of French Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.9%.

French Valley is more Black than neighboring Murrieta (5.2% Black), Temecula (4.7% Black), Winchester (2.8% Black), and Green Acres (1.2% Black). French Valley is less Black than neighboring Menifee (7.2% Black).

French Valley's Asian Population

5,970 residents of French Valley, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in French Valley is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. French Valley ranks 237th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Valley's Asian population has grown by an estimated 35.2%. Asian residents' share of French Valley's population has increased from 12.5% to 13.2%.

French Valley is more Asian than neighboring Murrieta (8.4% Asian), Temecula (10.3% Asian), Winchester (7.7% Asian), Menifee (6.1% Asian), and Green Acres (7.3% Asian).

French Valley's Hispanic Population

14,227 residents of French Valley, or 31.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in French Valley is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. French Valley ranks 645th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Valley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of French Valley's population has increased from 30.3% to 31.4%.

French Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Temecula (29% Hispanic). French Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Winchester (58% Hispanic), Menifee (41.2% Hispanic), and Green Acres (71.2% Hispanic).

French Valley's Native American/Other Population

840 residents of French Valley, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in French Valley is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. French Valley ranks 664th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Valley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 65.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of French Valley's population has increased from 1.4% to 1.9%.

French Valley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Temecula (0.9% Native American/Other), Winchester (1.5% Native American/Other), and Menifee (1.2% Native American/Other). French Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Murrieta (2.8% Native American/Other), and Green Acres (3.3% Native American/Other).

French Valley's Multiracial Population

4,155 residents of French Valley, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in French Valley is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. French Valley ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Valley's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 70.1%. Multiracial residents' share of French Valley's population has increased from 6.9% to 9.2%.

French Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Murrieta (5.5% Multiracial), Temecula (6.7% Multiracial), Winchester (8.6% Multiracial), Menifee (5.2% Multiracial), and Green Acres (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.