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Temple

Oklahoma · 862 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 $27,438. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 284 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $34,000. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

862
−25%since 2000
from 1,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
670 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
45.2
+12%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
7599171K1K1K1990201020202024Temple
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,438
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,864 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$19,553
+57%since 2000
from $12,448 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
26.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$34,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$575
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $240 in 2000
US average: $1,124
73.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
26.6% rent
1.2
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(597)
Black5.7%(49)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(31)
Diversity Score45.3%(391)
45
+6%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
2.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
79.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
45.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
19.6%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
51.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
1.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
15.1%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Temple, Oklahoma?

Temple, Oklahoma has about 862 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Temple, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Temple, Oklahoma earns about $27,438 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 $34,000, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Temple, Oklahoma?

About 8.5% 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 26.5% 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 342 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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