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Temple

Oklahoma · 1,204 residents · 1.286 sq mi
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Temple has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,730. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $19,100. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 46% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,204
+5%vs 2000
vs 1,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
936 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
45.1
+12%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7599171K1K1K1990201020202024Temple
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,730
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $18,864 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,785
−37%vs 2000
vs $12,448 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$19,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$243
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $240 in 2000
US average: $450
74.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.4% in 2000
25.9% rent
1.5
+11%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(847)
Black11.3%(129)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(83)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.7%(490)
1990
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(942)
Black12.2%(147)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.6%(115)
Diversity Score52.9%(637)
53
+24%vs 2000
vs 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
47.7%
−26.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Temple, Oklahoma?

Temple, Oklahoma has about 1,204 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Temple, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Temple, Oklahoma earns about $12,730 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Temple, Oklahoma expensive?

In Temple, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $19,100, and the typical rent is about $243 a month.

How educated are people in Temple, Oklahoma?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Temple, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Temple, Oklahoma?

About 27.9% of people in Temple, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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