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Templeton

California · 9,580 residents · 7.909 sq mi
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Templeton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,063. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,893 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $810,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,580
+104%since 2000
from 4,687 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,211 / sq mi
+104%since 2000
from 593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+12%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Templeton
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,063
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,427
+167%since 2000
from $19,671 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.2%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−9%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$810,400
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,533
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $836 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+69%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(3,906)
Black1%(49)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(554)
Asian0.9%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score31%(1,455)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(7,216)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(1,539)
Asian1.3%(128)
Other7%(673)
Diversity Score50.2%(4,810)
Diversity Score
50
+62%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 86.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 89.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 9.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Templeton, California?

Templeton, California has about 9,580 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Templeton, California?

The typical household in Templeton, California earns about $117,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Templeton, California expensive?

In Templeton, California, the median home is worth about $810,400, and the typical rent is about $2,533 a month.

How educated are people in Templeton, California?

About 40.9% of adults age 25 and over in Templeton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Templeton, California?

About 4.2% of people in Templeton, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Templeton, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Templeton, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,903 residents, a change of about 258 percent over that period.

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