Temecula, CA

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2019 Population

113,381

1.03% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

34.8

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

6.76%

1.58% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$96,183

5.74% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$444,800

4.88% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

52,123

1.06% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Temecula, CA had a population of 113k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $96,183. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Temecula, CA grew from 112,230 to 113,381, a 1.03% increase and its median household income grew from $90,964 to $96,183, a 5.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Temecula, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.9%), White (Hispanic) (16.2%), Other (Hispanic) (9.59%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.85%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.24%). 0% of the households in Temecula, CA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

94.4% of the residents in Temecula, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Temecula, CA are Paul Mitchell the School-Temecula (194 degrees awarded in 2020) and Professional Golfers Career College (41 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Temecula, CA was $444,800, and the homeownership rate was 64.9%. Most people in Temecula, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Temecula, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Temecula, CA is home to a population of 113k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 15.8% of Temecula, CA residents were born outside of the country (17.9k people).

In 2019, there were 3.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.8k people) in Temecula, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.3k White (Hispanic) and 10.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Temecula, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
58.8k ± 1.84k
White (Hispanic)
18.3k ± 1.59k
Other (Hispanic)
10.9k ± 1.55k

29.7%

Hispanic Population

33.7k people

29.7% of the people in Temecula, CA are hispanic (33.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Temecula, CA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

15.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

17.9k people

15.4%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

17.3k people

As of 2019, 15.8% of Temecula, CA residents (17.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Temecula, CA was 15.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Temecula, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2019, the median age of all people in Temecula, CA was 34.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 31, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 50. But people in Temecula, CA are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Temecula, CA residents was 35.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,083,367 ± 46,962 people
Philippines
839,299 ± 22,251 people
China
667,994 ± 19,895 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,083,367 California residents, followed by Philippines with 839,299 and China with 667,994.

Citizenship

94.4%

2019 Citizenship

94.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 94.4% of Temecula, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Temecula, CA was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Temecula, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,623 ± 472
Gulf War (1990s)
1,811 ± 361
Vietnam
1,675 ± 275

Temecula, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for California. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in California, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in California. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of California across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Temecula, CA is $96,183. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Temecula, CA was Census Tract 432.48 with a value of $120,611, followed by Census Tract 432.52 and Census Tract 432.47, with respective values of $118,920 and $115,078.

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,156. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.499, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Temecula, CA employs 52.1k people. The largest industries in Temecula, CA are Retail Trade (6,214 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,013 people), and Educational Services (5,197 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($128,393), Utilities ($97,115), and Public Administration ($87,582).

Wages

Median Household Income

$96,183

2019 value

± $3,418

5.74%

1 Year Growth

± 4.51%

Households in Temecula, CA have a median annual income of $96,183, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $90,964 in 2018, which represents a 5.74% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Temecula, CA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

$78,556

Average Male Salary in California

± $756

$62,156

Average Female Salary in California

± $629

In 2019, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in California

Asian
$73,480 ± $1,183
White
$65,253 ± $608
Two or More Races
$54,888 ± $1,917

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in California.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Temecula, CA is from California.

0.499

2019 Wage GINI in California

0.5

2018 Wage GINI in California

In 2019, the income inequality in California was 0.499 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.144% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 432.48
Census Tract 432.52
Census Tract 432.47

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Temecula, CA was Census Tract 432.48 with a value of $120,611, followed by Census Tract 432.52 and Census Tract 432.47, with respective values of $118,920 and $115,078.

The following map shows all of the places in Temecula, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

6.76% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Temecula, CA (7.63k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
4,443 ± 515
Hispanic
2,954 ± 471
Other
1,193 ± 332

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Temecula, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

52.1k

2019 Value

± 1,760

1.06%

1 Year growth

± 4.66%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Temecula, CA grew at a rate of 1.06%, from 51.6k employees to 52.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Temecula, CA, are Sales & Related Occupations (6,692 people), Management Occupations (6,248 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,598 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Temecula, CA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Temecula, CA, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (6,692 people), Management Occupations (6,248 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,598 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Temecula, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (2.37 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.47 times), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.29 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Temecula, CA, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($100,192), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($98,654), and Management Occupations ($91,333).

Industries

Employment by Industries

52.1k

2019 Value

± 1,760

1.06%

1 Year growth

± 4.66%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Temecula, CA grew at a rate of 1.06%, from 51.6k employees to 52.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Temecula, CA, are Retail Trade (6,214 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,013 people), and Educational Services (5,197 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Temecula, CA, though some of these residents may live in Temecula, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Temecula, CA, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (6,214 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,013 people), and Educational Services (5,197 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Temecula, CA has an unusually high number of Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.83 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.41 times), and Public Administration (1.38 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Temecula, CA, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($128,393), Utilities ($97,115), and Public Administration ($87,582).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $407B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($158B) and Mixed freight ($149B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$2.26T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

104% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 104% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$83.5B
Arizona
$44.4B
Ohio
$43.3B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $83.5B, followed by Arizona with $44.4B and Ohio and $43.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%). The most partisan county was San Francisco County, CA with 85.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 53 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Temecula, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of California.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for California

63.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in California

San Francisco County, CA
85.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Marin County, CA
82.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Alameda County, CA
80.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in California was San Francisco County, CA with 85.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in California colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 53 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Temecula, CA awarded 235 degrees. The student population of Temecula, CA is skewed towards women, with 106 male students and 326 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Temecula, CA are White (97 and 43.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (72 and 32%), Two or More Races (29 and 12.9%), and Asian (12 and 5.33%).

The largest universities in Temecula, CA by number of degrees awarded are Paul Mitchell the School-Temecula (194 and 82.6%) and Professional Golfers Career College (41 and 17.4%).

The most popular majors in Temecula, CA are General Cosmetology (170 and 72.3%), Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management (41 and 17.4%), and Barbering (24 and 10.2%).

Concentrations

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
General Cosmetology
170 degree-majorss awarded
Barbering
24 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Temecula, CA was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Temecula, CA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Paul Mitchell the School-Temecula
194 degrees awarded
Professional Golfers Career College
41 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Temecula, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Paul Mitchell the School-Temecula with 194 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

181

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 54 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Temecula, CA, which is 0.298 times less than the 181 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Temecula, CA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
97 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
72 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
29 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Temecula, CA was White students. These 97 degrees mean that there were 1.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 72 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Temecula, CA was $444,800 in 2019, which is 1.85 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $424,100 to $444,800, a 4.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Temecula, CA is 64.9%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Temecula, CA have an average commute time of 33.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Temecula, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$444,800

2019 Median

± $4,244

$424,100

2018 Median

± $4,968

In 2019, the median property value in Temecula, CA grew to to $444,800 from the previous year's value of $424,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Temecula, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Temecula, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $400k - $500k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$96,183

Median Household Income

± $3,418

33.9k

Number of Households

± 1,209

In 2019, the median household income of the 33.9k households in Temecula, CA grew to $96,183 from the previous year's value of $90,964.

The following chart displays the households in Temecula, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Temecula, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Temecula, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

64.9%

2019 Homeownership

65.3%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 64.9% of the housing units in Temecula, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Temecula, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

33.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Temecula, CA have a longer commute time (33.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 9.3% of the workforce in Temecula, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Temecula, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (7.68%)

In 2019, 78.6% of workers in Temecula, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (7.68%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Temecula, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Temecula, CA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

93.7% of the population of Temecula, CA has health coverage, with 51% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 7.68% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 5.93% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in California was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Riverside County, CA see 2325 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.19% decrease from the previous year (2353 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1908 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 461 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Amador County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (17%). Additionally, Colusa County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Riverside County, CA.

2,325 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Riverside County, CA

Primary care physicians in Riverside County, CA see an average of 2,325 patients per year. This represents a 1.19% decrease from the previous year (2,353 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Riverside County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in California

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.31%

Uninsured

51%

Employer Coverage

13.4%

Medicaid

7.68%

Medicare

15.7%

Non-Group

5.93%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Temecula, CA declined by 9.56% from 6.98% to 6.31%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Temecula, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.