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Temple

Pennsylvania · 2,135 residents · 0.339 sq mi
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Temple has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,651. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $165,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,135
−9%since 2023
from 2,335 in 2023
1990 – 2024
6,298 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 6,888 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
37.1
+16%since 2023
from 32.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Temple
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,651
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,773 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$41,113
+21%since 2023
from $33,967 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.454
−1%since 2023
from 0.459 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$165,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $161,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,382
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,261 in 2023
US average: $1,442
57.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.4% in 2023
42.6% rent
4.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
22.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
53.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(1,364)
Black9.6%(224)
Hispanic / Latino27%(630)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(117)
Diversity Score71.8%(1,676)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(1,134)
Black13.4%(287)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(622)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(92)
Diversity Score76.6%(1,636)
77
+7%since 2023
from 72 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 85.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
+8%since 2023
from 20.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
71.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
15.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
9.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
77.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
28.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
51.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
24.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
87.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
68.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
21.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Temple, Pennsylvania?

Temple, Pennsylvania has about 2,135 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Temple, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Temple, Pennsylvania earns about $73,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Temple, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Temple, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $165,600, and the typical rent is about $1,382 a month.

How educated are people in Temple, Pennsylvania?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Temple, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Temple, Pennsylvania?

About 6.6% of people in Temple, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Temple, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Temple, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 644 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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