Murrieta, CA Demographics

A map of Murrieta's Population by Race

Murrieta, California had a population of 110,949 in 2020. It was 46.4% White, 5.6% Black, 10.1% Asian, 30.6% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 6.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Murrieta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Murrieta is the 60th most populous. 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).

Murrieta's White Population

51,437 residents of Murrieta identify as White, or 46.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Murrieta slightly larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Murrieta is ranked #987 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Murrieta is more White than neighboring Wildomar (43.6% White), French Valley (41.6% White), and Menifee (43.9% White). Murrieta is less White than neighboring Temecula (49.3% White), and Canyon Lake (74.7% White).

Murrieta's Black Population

6,244 residents of Murrieta identify as Black, or 5.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Murrieta roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Murrieta is ranked #180 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Murrieta is more Black than neighboring Wildomar (3.6% Black), Temecula (4.4% Black), and Canyon Lake (1.8% Black). Murrieta is less Black than neighboring French Valley (7.3% Black), and Menifee (6.3% Black).

Murrieta's Asian Population

11,158 residents of Murrieta identify as Asian, or 10.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Murrieta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Murrieta is ranked #300 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Murrieta is more Asian than neighboring Wildomar (5.3% Asian), Menifee (6.1% Asian), and Canyon Lake (2.4% Asian). Murrieta is less Asian than neighboring French Valley (12.5% Asian), and Temecula (11% Asian).

Murrieta's Hispanic Population

33,925 residents of Murrieta identify as Hispanic, or 30.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Murrieta slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Murrieta is ranked #636 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Murrieta is more Hispanic than neighboring French Valley (30.3% Hispanic), Temecula (27.6% Hispanic), and Canyon Lake (15.1% Hispanic). Murrieta is less Hispanic than neighboring Wildomar (40.9% Hispanic), and Menifee (37.8% Hispanic).

Murrieta's Native American/Other Population

1,552 residents of Murrieta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Murrieta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Murrieta is ranked #659 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Murrieta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Menifee (1.3% Native American/Other), and Canyon Lake (1% Native American/Other). Murrieta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wildomar (1.6% Native American/Other), and Temecula (1.7% Native American/Other).

Murrieta's Multiracial Population

6,633 residents of Murrieta identify as Multiracial, or 6.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Murrieta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Murrieta is ranked #456 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Murrieta is more Multiracial than neighboring Wildomar (5% Multiracial), Menifee (4.5% Multiracial), and Canyon Lake (5.1% Multiracial). Murrieta is less Multiracial than neighboring French Valley (6.9% Multiracial), and Temecula (6.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.