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Temple

Georgia · 4,228 residents · 6.809 sq mi
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Temple has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,909. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,600. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

4,228
+77%since 2000
from 2,383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
621 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
31.3
+1%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Temple
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,909
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,007
+18%since 2000
from $15,301 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
15.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$119,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$702
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $853
60.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
26.4% rent
14.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
44.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
45.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.9
+43%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(1,983)
Black13.7%(326)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(43)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score34%(810)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(3,031)
Black22.1%(936)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(145)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other1.6%(68)
Diversity Score53.4%(2,256)
53
+57%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
7.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
78.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
17.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
5.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
32.2%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

53.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
46.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.9%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Temple, Georgia?

Temple, Georgia has about 4,228 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Temple, Georgia?

The typical household in Temple, Georgia earns about $41,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Temple, Georgia expensive?

In Temple, Georgia, the median home is worth about $119,600, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Temple, Georgia?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Temple, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Temple, Georgia?

About 15.2% of people in Temple, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Temple, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Temple, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,358 residents, a change of about 126 percent over that period.

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