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Temple

Pennsylvania · 2,073 residents · 0.339 sq mi
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Temple has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,340. Population has grown 23% since 2019. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $130,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
2,073
+23%since 2019
from 1,689 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,115 / sq mi
+23%since 2019
from 4,982 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
−4%since 2019
from 38.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Temple
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,340
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $60,644 in 2019
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,114
−15%since 2019
from $28,351 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $130,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,004
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $959 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 63.9% in 2019
38.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+4%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(1,235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(410)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(44)
Diversity Score50.7%(857)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(1,053)
Black3.5%(72)
Hispanic / Latino42.2%(875)
Asian1%(21)
Other3.6%(74)
Diversity Score71.3%(1,478)
Diversity Score
71
+41%since 2019
from 51 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 93.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+1%since 2019
from 14.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 87.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 74.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 20.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 42.0% in 2019
Female
53.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 58.0% in 2019
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Temple, Pennsylvania?

Temple, Pennsylvania has about 2,073 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Temple, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Temple, Pennsylvania earns about $58,340 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 $130,300, and the typical rent is about $1,004 a month.

How educated are people in Temple, Pennsylvania?

About 6.8% 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 18.2% 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 582 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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