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Temple Hills

Maryland · 8,350 residents · 1.408 sq mi
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Temple Hills has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,418. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $256,200. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,350
+7%since 2000
from 7,792 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,930 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 5,534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+15%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Temple Hills
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,418
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,868 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,650
+53%since 2000
from $21,939 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,431
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $784 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
67.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+23%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(651)
Black84.2%(6,559)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(342)
Asian1.3%(104)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.1%(2,500)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(315)
Black81.8%(6,833)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(818)
Asian1.4%(120)
Other1.6%(136)
Diversity Score37.2%(3,105)
Diversity Score
37
+16%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 31.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 77.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Temple Hills, Maryland?

Temple Hills, Maryland has about 8,350 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Temple Hills, Maryland?

The typical household in Temple Hills, Maryland earns about $68,418 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Temple Hills, Maryland expensive?

In Temple Hills, Maryland, the median home is worth about $256,200, and the typical rent is about $1,431 a month.

How educated are people in Temple Hills, Maryland?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Temple Hills, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Temple Hills, Maryland?

About 8.8% of people in Temple Hills, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Temple Hills, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Temple Hills, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,485 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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