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Population Review

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

Temecula covers 37.2 sq mi of land at 2970 people per square mile.

About Temecula, CA

Temecula is a city in California with a population of 110,404. It ranks #61 among cities in California by population. The median age is 36.3, younger than the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income in Temecula is $117,840, above the US median of $74,580. 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $640,400, with monthly rent averaging $2,297. The homeownership rate of 67.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Temecula reflects 39.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 17.6% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 36.4 minutes each way.

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%.

2019 · 115K20102024

112,431

Population (2024)

100,703

Population (2010)

114,761

Peak (2019)

0.80%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010100,703
2011102,640
2012104,295
2013106,073
2014108,671
2015111,140
2016112,402
2017113,987
2018114,614
2019114,761
2020110,084
2021110,948
2022110,952
2023111,413
2024112,431

Race & Ethnicity

White57.0%
Black or African American4.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management23.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services12.0%
Manufacturing8.6%
Construction6.6%
Public Administration6.0%
Information5.9%
Retail Trade5.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.5%
Transportation & Warehousing1.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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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).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.