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Temple

Oklahoma · 1,002 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 $30,000. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $38,000. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
1,002
−13%since 2000
from 1,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
779 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+4%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7599171K1K1K1990201020202024Temple
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,864 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,340
+39%since 2000
from $12,448 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$363
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $240 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−6%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(738)
Black7.6%(76)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.3%(93)
Diversity Score51.9%(520)
Diversity Score
52
+21%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.7%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Temple, Oklahoma?

Temple, Oklahoma has about 1,002 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Temple, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Temple, Oklahoma earns about $30,000 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 $38,000, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Temple, Oklahoma?

About 11.4% 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 31.6% of people in Temple, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Temple, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Temple, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 202 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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