Murrieta, CA Demographics

A map of Murrieta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	52,255	51,437	46.6%	46.4%
Hispanic	35,164	33,925	31.4%	30.6%
Asian	9,461	11,158	8.4%	10.1%
Multiracial	6,167	6,633	5.5%	6.0%
Black	5,851	6,244	5.2%	5.6%
Native American/Other	3,166	1,552	2.8%	1.4%

Murrieta, California has an estimated population of 112,064, a slight increase from the 110,949 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.6% White, 31.4% Hispanic, 8.4% Asian, 5.5% Multiracial, 5.2% Black, and 2.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Murrieta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Murrieta is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less 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 Murrieta, that probability was 67.5% in 2020 and 67.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Murrieta is ranked the 57th 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). Murrieta was ranked the 60th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Murrieta's White Population

52,255 residents of Murrieta, or 46.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Murrieta is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Murrieta ranks 989th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murrieta's White population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Murrieta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 46.6%.

Murrieta is more White than neighboring Wildomar (40.2% White), French Valley (37.4% White), and Menifee (39.1% White). Murrieta is less White than neighboring Temecula (48.4% White), and Canyon Lake (69.5% White).

Murrieta's Black Population

5,851 residents of Murrieta, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Murrieta is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Murrieta ranks 181st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murrieta's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Black residents' share of Murrieta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

Murrieta is more Black than neighboring Wildomar (4% Black), Temecula (4.7% Black), and Canyon Lake (2.1% Black). Murrieta is less Black than neighboring French Valley (6.9% Black), and Menifee (7.2% Black).

Murrieta's Asian Population

9,461 residents of Murrieta, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Murrieta is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Murrieta ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murrieta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.2%. Asian residents' share of Murrieta's population has decreased from 10.1% to 8.4%.

Murrieta is more Asian than neighboring Wildomar (5.6% Asian), Menifee (6.1% Asian), and Canyon Lake (3.1% Asian). Murrieta is less Asian than neighboring French Valley (13.2% Asian), and Temecula (10.3% Asian).

Murrieta's Hispanic Population

35,164 residents of Murrieta, or 31.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Murrieta is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Murrieta ranks 639th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murrieta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Murrieta's population has increased from 30.6% to 31.4%.

Murrieta is more Hispanic than neighboring Temecula (29% Hispanic), and Canyon Lake (16.1% Hispanic). Murrieta is less Hispanic than neighboring Wildomar (41.4% Hispanic), and Menifee (41.2% Hispanic).

Murrieta's Native American/Other Population

3,166 residents of Murrieta, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Murrieta is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Murrieta ranks 694th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murrieta's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 104.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Murrieta's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.8%.

Murrieta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wildomar (1.7% Native American/Other), French Valley (1.9% Native American/Other), Temecula (0.9% Native American/Other), Menifee (1.2% Native American/Other), and Canyon Lake (1.5% Native American/Other).

Murrieta's Multiracial Population

6,167 residents of Murrieta, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Murrieta is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Murrieta ranks 476th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murrieta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Murrieta's population has decreased from 6.0% to 5.5%.

Murrieta is more Multiracial than neighboring Menifee (5.2% Multiracial). Murrieta is less Multiracial than neighboring Wildomar (7.1% Multiracial), French Valley (9.2% Multiracial), Temecula (6.7% Multiracial), and Canyon Lake (7.6% 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.