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Temple City

California · 35,125 residents (2025 est.) · 4.005 sq mi
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#70Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82649.4%#158Most densely populatedof 4,8918,770#290Most expensive homesof 6,786$961,800
The short version

Temple City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,425. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $961,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 126%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,430
+6%since 2000
from 33,377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,846 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 8,334 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+12%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:35,125 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K34K36K38K1990201020202024Temple City
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,425
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,722 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,263
+118%since 2000
from $20,267 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+14%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$961,800
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,135
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $800 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.2
+92%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(12,589)
Black0.9%(289)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(6,836)
Asian38.6%(12,894)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.3%(27,142)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.1%(4,287)
Black0.5%(187)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(7,405)
Asian63.3%(22,440)
Other3.1%(1,111)
Diversity Score67.4%(23,894)
Diversity Score
67
−17%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
49.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 8.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 84.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 32.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 12.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Temple City, California?

Temple City, California has about 35,430 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Temple City, California?

The typical household in Temple City, California earns about $104,425 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Temple City, California expensive?

In Temple City, California, the median home is worth about $961,800, and the typical rent is about $2,135 a month.

How educated are people in Temple City, California?

About 42.7% of adults age 25 and over in Temple City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Temple City, California?

About 8.7% of people in Temple City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Temple City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Temple City, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,330 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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