Temecula, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Temecula, California is 110,404 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 61st-largest city in California. The median household income is $117,840, the median home value is $640,400, and the median age is 36.3.
The population has grown 11.6% since 2010 (100,703 → 112,431).
110,404
Population
2970
People / sq mi
$117,840
Median Income
$640,400
Median Home Value
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Temecula covers 37.2 sq mi of land at 2970 people per square mile.
About Temecula, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Temecula: the median home is valued at $640,400. With 110,404 residents, Temecula is a city in California.
The typical household earns $117,840 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.2%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $640,400, with typical rent around $2,297.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 39.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 17.6% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Temecula — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Temecula city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Temecula city had a population of 100,703 in 2010 and 112,431 in 2024, a 11.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 114,761 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.80%.
112,431
Population (2024)
100,703
Population (2010)
114,761
Peak (2019)
0.80%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 100,703 |
| 2011 | 102,640 |
| 2012 | 104,295 |
| 2013 | 106,073 |
| 2014 | 108,671 |
| 2015 | 111,140 |
| 2016 | 112,402 |
| 2017 | 113,987 |
| 2018 | 114,614 |
| 2019 | 114,761 |
| 2020 | 110,084 |
| 2021 | 110,948 |
| 2022 | 110,952 |
| 2023 | 111,413 |
| 2024 | 112,431 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$117,840
Median Household Income
$44,826
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$640,400
Median Home Value
$2,297
Median Rent
67.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.4%
High School+
39.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
71.6%
Public Transit
17.6%
Work From Home
36.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
22.1%
Foreign Born
73.4%
Non-English at Home
8.9%
Veterans
9.7%
With Disability
94.1%
Health Insurance
98.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8.6% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Public Administration | 6.0% |
| Information | 5.9% |
| Retail Trade | 5.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Temecula, California has a population of 110,404 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 61st-largest city in California.
The median household income in Temecula, California is $117,840, with 5.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Temecula, California is $640,400, with median monthly rent at $2,297 and a homeownership rate of 67.7%.
The median age in Temecula, California is 36.3 years. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
The population has grown 11.6% since 2010 (100,703 → 112,431).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.