Temecula, CA Demographics

A map of Temecula's Population by Race

Temecula, California has an estimated population of 111,167, a slight increase from the 110,003 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.4% White, 29.0% Hispanic, 10.3% Asian, 6.7% Multiracial, 4.7% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Temecula, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Temecula 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 Temecula, that probability was 66.3% in 2020 and 66.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Temecula is ranked the 59th 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). Temecula was ranked the 62nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Temecula's White Population

53,815 residents of Temecula, or 48.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Temecula is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Temecula ranks 950th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temecula's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Temecula's population has decreased from 49.3% to 48.4%.

Temecula is more White than neighboring Rainbow (44.1% White), Murrieta (46.6% White), French Valley (37.4% White), Pala (7.4% White), and Fallbrook (36.2% White).

Temecula's Black Population

5,234 residents of Temecula, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Temecula is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Temecula ranks 235th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temecula's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Black residents' share of Temecula's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Temecula is more Black than neighboring Rainbow (2.3% Black), Pala (0.8% Black), and Fallbrook (3.3% Black). Temecula is less Black than neighboring Murrieta (5.2% Black), and French Valley (6.9% Black).

Temecula's Asian Population

11,474 residents of Temecula, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Temecula is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Temecula ranks 281st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temecula's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. Asian residents' share of Temecula's population has decreased from 11.0% to 10.3%.

Temecula is more Asian than neighboring Rainbow (7.7% Asian), Murrieta (8.4% Asian), Pala (1.2% Asian), and Fallbrook (3.1% Asian). Temecula is less Asian than neighboring French Valley (13.2% Asian).

Temecula's Hispanic Population

32,185 residents of Temecula, or 29.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Temecula is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Temecula ranks 701st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temecula's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Temecula's population has increased from 27.6% to 29.0%.

Temecula is less Hispanic than neighboring Rainbow (40.5% Hispanic), Murrieta (31.4% Hispanic), French Valley (31.4% Hispanic), Pala (47.5% Hispanic), and Fallbrook (53.1% Hispanic).

Temecula's Native American/Other Population

956 residents of Temecula, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Temecula is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Temecula ranks 539th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temecula's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Temecula's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.9%.

Temecula is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fallbrook (0.8% Native American/Other). Temecula is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rainbow (1.9% Native American/Other), Murrieta (2.8% Native American/Other), French Valley (1.9% Native American/Other), and Pala (42.2% Native American/Other).

Temecula's Multiracial Population

7,503 residents of Temecula, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Temecula is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Temecula ranks 439th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temecula's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Temecula's population has increased from 6.1% to 6.7%.

Temecula is more Multiracial than neighboring Rainbow (3.4% Multiracial), Murrieta (5.5% Multiracial), Pala (0.9% Multiracial), and Fallbrook (3.5% Multiracial). Temecula is less Multiracial than neighboring French Valley (9.2% 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.