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Temple

Pennsylvania · 1,877 residents · 0.339 sq mi
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Temple has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,879. Population has declined 3% since 2009. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $123,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
1,877
−3%since 2009
from 1,937 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,537 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 5,714 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+11%since 2009
from 35.4 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Temple
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,879
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $54,327 in 2009
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,535
Unchangedsince 2009
from $27,534 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing12.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $122,500 in 2009
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $749 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(1,281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(549)
Asian5.5%(107)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.9%(1,160)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(1,453)
Black3.2%(60)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(315)
Asian1%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.8%(822)
Diversity Score
44
−27%since 2009
from 60 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
14.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Temple, Pennsylvania?

Temple, Pennsylvania has about 1,877 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Temple, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Temple, Pennsylvania earns about $54,879 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 $123,300, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in Temple, Pennsylvania?

About 9.1% 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 7.6% 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 386 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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