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Templeton

California · 7,674 residents · 7.909 sq mi
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Templeton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,426. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $453,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,674
+64%since 2000
from 4,687 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
970 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+15%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,426
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,694
+66%since 2000
from $19,671 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$453,400
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$995
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $836 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+60%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(6,102)
Black0.7%(52)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(1,171)
Asian1.6%(119)
Other3.4%(264)
Diversity Score43.6%(3,346)
Diversity Score
44
+40%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+15%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Templeton, California?

Templeton, California has about 7,674 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Templeton, California?

The typical household in Templeton, California earns about $69,426 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 $453,400, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.

How educated are people in Templeton, California?

About 28.3% 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 4.8% 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 4,997 residents, a change of about 187 percent over that period.

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