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).
Temecula city, CA Climate
Temecula city, CA has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F) and receives about 348 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.2°C
Avg Temp
348
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 52° | 68 mm |
| February | 12° / 54° | 65 mm |
| March | 13° / 55° | 59 mm |
| April | 15° / 59° | 26 mm |
| May | 17° / 63° | 9 mm |
| June | 20° / 69° | 2 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 2 mm |
| August | 25° / 77° | 5 mm |
| September | 23° / 74° | 12 mm |
| October | 19° / 67° | 10 mm |
| November | 15° / 58° | 41 mm |
| December | 12° / 53° | 49 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Temecula city, CA
The most comfortable months to visit Temecula city, CA are typically June, October and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 34°C high). The coldest is January (near 4°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.