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Temple City

California · 35,558 residents · 4.005 sq mi
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Temple City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,668. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $582,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,558
+7%since 2000
from 33,377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,878 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 8,334 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+9%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K34K36K38K1990201020202024Temple City
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,668
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,722 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,587
+31%since 2000
from $20,267 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$582,100
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,313
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $800 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.9
+85%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.8%(8,095)
Black0.7%(256)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(6,853)
Asian55.4%(19,682)
Other1.6%(568)
Diversity Score75.3%(26,758)
Diversity Score
75
−7%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.1%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
45.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Temple City, California?

Temple City, California has about 35,558 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Temple City, California earns about $65,668 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 $582,100, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.

How educated are people in Temple City, California?

About 36.0% 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 7.1% 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 4,458 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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