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South Temple

Pennsylvania · 1,560 residents · 0.334 sq mi
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South Temple is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,826. Population has fallen 23% since 2019, a loss of 458 residents. Median home value is $148,700. Poverty is rare here, at 0.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
1,560
−23%since 2019
from 2,018 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Population density
4,671 / sq mi
−23%since 2019
from 6,042 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+16%since 2019
from 36.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K200920202024South Temple
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,826
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,652
+3%since 2019
from $26,953 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $148,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,138
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,195 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 90.9% in 2019
11.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(1,254)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(751)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(8)
Diversity Score59.4%(1,199)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(972)
Black3.6%(56)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(460)
Asian1.4%(22)
Other7.4%(115)
Diversity Score69.5%(1,084)
Diversity Score
69
+17%since 2019
from 59 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 20.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 88.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+4%since 2019
from 18.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 82.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2019
from 66.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 30.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Female
56.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Foreign born
15.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Temple, Pennsylvania?

South Temple, Pennsylvania has about 1,560 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Temple, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in South Temple, Pennsylvania earns about $77,826 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Temple, Pennsylvania expensive?

In South Temple, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $148,700, and the typical rent is about $1,138 a month.

How educated are people in South Temple, Pennsylvania?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Temple, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Temple, Pennsylvania?

About 0.5% of people in South Temple, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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