Moreno Valley, CA

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2020 Population

208,751

0.705% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

31.3

1.29% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

14%

3.01% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$70,385

6.43% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$335,700

7.6% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

91,446

0.52% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Moreno Valley, CA had a population of 209k people with a median age of 31.3 and a median household income of $70,385. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Moreno Valley, CA grew from 207,289 to 208,751, a 0.705% increase and its median household income grew from $66,134 to $70,385, a 6.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Moreno Valley, CA are Other (Hispanic) (35.3%), White (Hispanic) (20.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (15.5%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.21%).

None of the households in Moreno Valley, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

87.4% of the residents in Moreno Valley, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Moreno Valley, CA are Moreno Valley College (2,370 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Moreno Valley, CA was $335,700, and the homeownership rate was 62.2%.

Most people in Moreno Valley, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Moreno Valley, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Moreno Valley, CA is home to a population of 209k people, from which 87.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 25.1% of Moreno Valley, CA residents were born outside of the country (52.4k people).

In 2018, there were 1.71 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (72.4k people) in Moreno Valley, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42.3k White (Hispanic) and 36.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

87.4%

2020 Citizenship

87.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 87.4% of Moreno Valley, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Moreno Valley, CA was 87.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Moreno Valley, CA

Other (Hispanic)
72.4k ± 3.04k
White (Hispanic)
42.3k ± 3.06k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
36.4k ± 1.71k

58%

Hispanic Population

119k people

58% of the people in Moreno Valley, CA are hispanic (119k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,008,868 ± 46,586 people
Philippines
829,356 ± 22,122 people
China
683,718 ± 20,124 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,008,868 California residents, followed by Philippines with 829,356 and China with 683,718.

Foreign-Born Population

25.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

52.4k people

25%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

51.8k people

As of 2020, 25.1% of Moreno Valley, CA residents (52.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Moreno Valley, CA was 25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,241 ± 458
Vietnam
2,214 ± 275
Gulf War (1990s)
1,155 ± 236

Moreno Valley, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Moreno Valley, CA employs 91.4k people. The largest industries in Moreno Valley, CA are Retail Trade (13,583 people), Transportation & Warehousing (11,563 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (10,964 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($60,211), Utilities ($57,095), and Information ($48,309).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,427. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

91.4k

2020 Value

± 2,519

0.52%

1 Year growth

± 3.66%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Moreno Valley, CA grew at a rate of 0.52%, from 91k employees to 91.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Moreno Valley, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,309 people), Material Moving Occupations (9,709 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (8,805 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Moreno Valley, CA.

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

91.4k

2020 Value

± 2,519

0.52%

1 Year growth

± 3.66%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Moreno Valley, CA grew at a rate of 0.52%, from 91k employees to 91.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Moreno Valley, CA, are Retail Trade (13,583 people), Transportation & Warehousing (11,563 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (10,964 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Moreno Valley, CA, though some of these residents may live in Moreno Valley, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,179

Median earning men ± $1,338

$28,478

Median earning women ± $1,901

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($72,816), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,690), and Information ($49,285).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($51,818), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($40,026), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,636).

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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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

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.

Senators Elections

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 Elections

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 Moreno Valley, CA awarded 2,370 degrees. The student population of Moreno Valley, CA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 3,557 male students and 5,601 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Moreno Valley, CA are Hispanic or Latino (1,530 and 64.7%), followed by White (341 and 14.4%), Black or African American (214 and 9.04%), and Asian (115 and 4.86%).

The largest universities in Moreno Valley, CA by number of degrees awarded are Moreno Valley College (2,370 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Moreno Valley, CA are Humanistic Studies (781 and 33%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (276 and 11.6%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (193 and 8.14%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 9,158 students enrolled in Moreno Valley, CA, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 6,148 records, of which 63.6% were women and 36.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biological & Physical Sciences
193 degree-majors awarded
Humanistic Studies
781 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
276 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Moreno Valley, CA was Biological & Physical Sciences with 193 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Moreno Valley, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Moreno Valley College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,370 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Moreno Valley College with 2,370 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 957 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Moreno Valley, CA, which is 0.677 times less than the 1,413 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,530 degrees mean that there were 4.49 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 341 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($40) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,972) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 1.74% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.99% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were Some college (7.14M), High School or Equivalent (6.69M), and Bachelors Degree (6.15M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Moreno Valley, CA was $335,700 in 2020, which is 1.46 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $312,000 to $335,700, a 7.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Moreno Valley, CA is 62.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Moreno Valley, CA have an average commute time of 36.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Moreno Valley, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Moreno Valley, CA is $70,385. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Moreno Valley, CA was Census Tract 424.03 with a value of $116,154, followed by Census Tract 424.01 and Census Tract 426.22, with respective values of $108,125 and $97,975.

Housing

Property

$335,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,499

$32,049

Median Property Taxes

±$1,313

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Moreno Valley, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Moreno Valley, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.2%

Homeownership

2020

74%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 62.2% of the housing units in Moreno Valley, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Moreno Valley, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 424.03
Census Tract 424.01
Census Tract 426.22

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Moreno Valley, CA was Census Tract 424.03 with a value of $116,154, followed by Census Tract 424.01 and Census Tract 426.22, with respective values of $108,125 and $97,975.

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

Household Income

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

$70,385

Median Household Income

± $1,749

51.5k

Number of Households

± 1,665

In 2020, the median household income of the 51.5k households in Moreno Valley, CA grew to $70,385 from the previous year's value of $66,134.

The following chart displays the households in Moreno Valley, 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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

0.499

2019 Wage GINI in California

In 2020, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.321% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (13.6%)
Worked At Home (3.8%)

In 2020, 79.8% of workers in Moreno Valley, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.6%) and those who worked at home (3.8%).

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.

Commute Time

36.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Moreno Valley, CA have a longer commute time (36.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 8.94% of the workforce in Moreno Valley, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Moreno Valley, CA (29.1k out of 207k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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.

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.

Health

87.9% of the population of Moreno Valley, CA has health coverage, with 42.2% on employee plans, 31.4% on Medicaid, 5.17% on Medicare, 7.83% on non-group plans, and 1.29% 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.

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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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.

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.6% under 18 years, 26.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.95% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.1%

Uninsured

42.2%

Employer Coverage

31.4%

Medicaid

5.17%

Medicare

7.83%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Moreno Valley, CA declined by 19.2% from 15% to 12.1%.

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