Temecula, CA Demographics

A map of Temecula's Population by Race

Temecula, California had a population of 110,003 in 2020. It was 49.3% White, 4.4% Black, 11.0% Asian, 27.6% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Temecula, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Temecula is the 62nd 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).

Temecula's White Population

54,222 residents of Temecula identify as White, or 49.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Temecula larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Temecula is ranked #949 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Temecula is more White than neighboring Murrieta (46.4% White), French Valley (41.6% White), Pala (4.6% White), and Fallbrook (42.2% White). Temecula is less White than neighboring Rainbow (52.3% White).

Temecula's Black Population

4,814 residents of Temecula identify as Black, or 4.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Temecula roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Temecula is ranked #233 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Temecula is more Black than neighboring Rainbow (0.9% Black), Pala (0.2% Black), and Fallbrook (1.4% Black). Temecula is less Black than neighboring Murrieta (5.6% Black), and French Valley (7.3% Black).

Temecula's Asian Population

12,051 residents of Temecula identify as Asian, or 11.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Temecula roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Temecula is ranked #278 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Temecula is more Asian than neighboring Rainbow (3.8% Asian), Murrieta (10.1% Asian), Pala (0.3% Asian), and Fallbrook (2.2% Asian). Temecula is less Asian than neighboring French Valley (12.5% Asian).

Temecula's Hispanic Population

30,366 residents of Temecula identify as Hispanic, or 27.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Temecula slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Temecula is ranked #700 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Temecula is less Hispanic than neighboring Rainbow (38.1% Hispanic), Murrieta (30.6% Hispanic), French Valley (30.3% Hispanic), Pala (40.4% Hispanic), and Fallbrook (49.7% Hispanic).

Temecula's Native American/Other Population

1,821 residents of Temecula identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Temecula 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, Temecula is ranked #490 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Temecula is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rainbow (1% Native American/Other), Murrieta (1.4% Native American/Other), French Valley (1.4% Native American/Other), and Fallbrook (1% Native American/Other). Temecula is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pala (51% Native American/Other).

Temecula's Multiracial Population

6,729 residents of Temecula identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Temecula roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Temecula is ranked #431 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Temecula is more Multiracial than neighboring Rainbow (3.9% Multiracial), Murrieta (6% Multiracial), Pala (3.6% Multiracial), and Fallbrook (3.5% Multiracial). Temecula is less Multiracial than neighboring French Valley (6.9% Multiracial).

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