Moreno Valley, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Moreno Valley, California is 210,378 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest city in California. The median household income is $87,477, the median home value is $461,400, and the median age is 32.1.

The population has grown 10.1% since 2010 (194,240 → 213,919).

210,378

Population

4100

People / sq mi

$87,477

Median Income

$461,400

Median Home Value

Moreno Valley covers 51.3 sq mi of land at 4100 people per square mile.

About Moreno Valley, CA

Moreno Valley is a city in California with a population of 210,378. It ranks #21 among cities in California by population. The median age is 32.1, younger than the national median. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The median household income in Moreno Valley is $87,477, above the US median of $74,580. 10.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $461,400, with monthly rent averaging $2,036. The homeownership rate of 62.8% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Moreno Valley reflects 17.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 34.7 minutes each way.

Moreno Valley city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Moreno Valley city had a population of 194,240 in 2010 and 213,919 in 2024, a 10.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 213,919 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.70%.

213,919

Population (2024)

194,240

Population (2010)

213,919

Peak (2024)

0.70%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	194,240	-	-	estimate
2011	196,590	+2,350	+1.21%	estimate
2012	198,214	+1,624	+0.83%	estimate
2013	200,195	+1,981	+1.00%	estimate
2014	201,831	+1,636	+0.82%	estimate
2015	202,919	+1,088	+0.54%	estimate
2016	204,711	+1,792	+0.88%	estimate
2017	206,741	+2,030	+0.99%	estimate
2018	208,889	+2,148	+1.04%	estimate
2019	213,055	+4,166	+1.99%	estimate
2020	208,862	-4,193	-1.97%	estimate
2021	210,924	+2,062	+0.99%	estimate
2022	211,851	+927	+0.44%	estimate
2023	212,770	+919	+0.43%	estimate
2024	213,919	+1,149	+0.54%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	22.4%
Black or African American	17.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$87,477

Median Household Income

$28,255

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$461,400

Median Home Value

$2,036

Median Rent

62.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

79.9%

High School+

17.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

76.4%

Public Transit

7.2%

Work From Home

34.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

9.6%

Foreign Born

51.1%

Non-English at Home

5.0%

Veterans

10.5%

With Disability

89.7%

Health Insurance

98.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	19.8%
Retail Trade	13.5%
Construction	10.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	8.7%
Manufacturing	7.2%
Public Administration	5.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.6%
Information	3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.1%
Agriculture & Mining	0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Moreno Valley, California has a population of 210,378 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest city in California.

The median household income in Moreno Valley, California is $87,477, with 10.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Moreno Valley, California is $461,400, with median monthly rent at $2,036 and a homeownership rate of 62.8%.

The median age in Moreno Valley, California is 32.1 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The population has grown 10.1% since 2010 (194,240 → 213,919).