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According to the U.S. Census, the population surged to 44,282 in 2000, a staggering 2,620% increase from 1990. By 2010, the population had more than doubled to 103,466, representing a 133.7% rise. The growth continued at a steady pace, reaching 110,949 by 2020 and an estimated 113,783 in 2022.
In the 2000 census, Murrieta had 44,282 residents, 14,320 households, and 11,699 families. The city's population density was 1,560 inhabitants per square mile, with 14,921 housing units averaging 525.6 per square mile. The racial composition was predominantly White (81.6%), followed by African American (3.4%), Native American (0.7%), Asian (4.0%), other races (6.0%), and those identifying with two or more races (4.3%). Hispanics or Latinos of any race comprised 17.5% of the population.
The family-centric nature of Murrieta is evident, with 47.5% of households having children under 18. Married couples living together accounted for 70.2% of households, while 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present. Non-family households made up 18.3%, with 14.5% of all households consisting of individuals, and 6.7% having someone living alone aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.1, and the average family size was 3.4. The median age was 34 years, with 33.7% of the population under 18, 6.4% aged 18 to 24, 30.8% aged 25 to 44, 17.6% aged 45 to 64, and 11.4% aged 65 or older.
Economic indicators from 2007 estimated the median household income in Murrieta at $78,883 and the median family income at $90,930. The median income for men was $49,107 compared to $32,468 for women. The per capita income was $23,290, with approximately 3.0% of families and 4.3% of the overall population living below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under 18 and 5.4% of those 65 or older.
Murrieta's demographic evolution reflects its transformation into a vibrant community characterized by growth, diversity, and economic stability, making it a desirable place to live and raise families.