Menifee, California Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Menifee, California had a total population of 110,305, the 63rd largest city in California, with a median household income of $93,454, which is 6% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.5%.
Menifee Quick Facts
How Menifee Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 90,349 | 110,305 | +22.1% |
| Median household income | $86,425 | $93,454 | +8.1% |
| Median home value¹ | $411,795 | $537,300 | +30.5% |
| Median gross rent | $1,915 | $2,110 | +10.2% |
How Menifee Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 39.1%
- Black: 7.2%
- Hispanic: 41.2%
- Asian: 6.1%
- Other: 0.9%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 11.4%
- HS Diploma: 25.4%
- Some College: 29.1%
- Associate's: 11.6%
- Bachelor's: 15.3%
- Graduate+: 7.3%
Menifee Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Riverside County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | 319,069 | $91,045 | 12.2% | $584,800 |
| Moreno Valley | 211,666 | $93,222 | 11.7% | $503,700 |
| Corona | 159,670 | $109,242 | 8.7% | $700,700 |
| Murrieta | 112,064 | $114,081 | 5.4% | $639,800 |
| Temecula | 111,167 | $121,063 | 7.3% | $679,700 |
| Jurupa Valley | 107,011 | $97,550 | 11.0% | $574,600 |
| Indio | 91,950 | $77,167 | 11.5% | $458,400 |
| Hemet | 91,326 | $57,719 | 14.9% | $352,200 |
| Perris | 80,511 | $88,911 | 10.7% | $474,700 |
| Lake Elsinore | 72,461 | $101,888 | 9.4% | $566,000 |
Cities Similar to Menifee
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downey | 110,939 | $90,699 | $796,600 | 26.1% | 9.0% |
| Santa Maria | 110,462 | $84,746 | $531,700 | 15.7% | 17.3% |
| Jurupa Valley | 107,011 | $97,550 | $574,600 | 14.9% | 11.0% |
| San Buenaventura (Ventura) | 109,857 | $103,069 | $827,300 | 41.5% | 10.4% |
| Richmond | 115,505 | $95,391 | $668,200 | 33.0% | 13.6% |
Population Overview
Menifee is a major urban center located in California, within Riverside County. The total population is 110,305. It ranks as the 63rd most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Menifee is 38.1 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Menifee is $93,454. This is 6% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $537,300. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Menifee is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.1%. The Asian population (6.1%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.
Education
22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Menifee, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Menifee, California?
Menifee, California has a population of 110,305 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Menifee, CA?
The median household income in Menifee is $93,454, which is 16% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Menifee, CA?
The poverty rate in Menifee is 9.5%. This means approximately 10,478 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Menifee, California?
Menifee's population is 39.1% White, 7.2% Black, 41.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 6.1% Asian.
What is the median home value in Menifee, CA?
The median home value in Menifee is $537,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x.
How educated is Menifee, California?
22.6% of adults (25+) in Menifee hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.