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Templeton

Iowa · 362 residents · 0.49 sq mi
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Templeton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $80,700. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% 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

Total population
362
+8%since 2000
from 334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
739 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+11%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3023353684014341990201020202024Templeton
2024351
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,250
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,210
+40%since 2000
from $18,703 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services12%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−13%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(331)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(356)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other3.5%(13)
Diversity Score12%(44)
Diversity Score
12
+1501%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.5%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Templeton, Iowa?

Templeton, Iowa has about 362 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Templeton, Iowa?

The typical household in Templeton, Iowa earns about $54,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Templeton, Iowa expensive?

In Templeton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $80,700, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Templeton, Iowa?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Templeton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Templeton, Iowa?

About 10.9% of people in Templeton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Templeton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Templeton, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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