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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Temple

Texas · 46,109 residents · 72.94 sq mi
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Temple has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,194. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 8,405 residents. Median home value is $54,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

46,109
−15%vs 2000
vs 54,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
632 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 35.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
42K55K68K81K94K1990201020202024Temple
202490K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,194
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,135 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,914
−33%vs 2000
vs $19,360 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.2%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$354
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $522 in 2000
US average: $450
52.9%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.9% in 2000
47.1% rent
2.4
+11%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(34,176)
Black16.2%(8,818)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(9,716)
Asian1.5%(805)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.5%(36,239)
1990
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(33,580)
Black17.3%(7,983)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(6,065)
Asian0.8%(383)
Other9%(4,163)
Diversity Score67.8%(31,263)
68
+2%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.4%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.8%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Temple, Texas?

Temple, Texas has about 46,109 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Temple, Texas?

The typical household in Temple, Texas earns about $23,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Temple, Texas expensive?

In Temple, Texas, the median home is worth about $54,600, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Temple, Texas?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Temple, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Temple, Texas?

About 19.2% of people in Temple, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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