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Temple

Texas · 66,102 residents · 72.94 sq mi
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Temple has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,240. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value is $107,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% 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
66,102
+21%since 2000
from 54,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
906 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
−2%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K55K68K81K94K1990201020202024Temple
202490K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,240
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,135 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,740
+33%since 2000
from $19,360 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(36,675)
Black16.4%(10,815)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(15,694)
Asian2%(1,336)
Other1.3%(864)
Diversity Score75%(49,561)
Diversity Score
75
+13%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Temple, Texas?

Temple, Texas has about 66,102 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Temple, Texas?

The typical household in Temple, Texas earns about $47,240 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 $107,100, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Temple, Texas?

About 24.9% 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 12.5% of people in Temple, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Temple, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Temple, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,993 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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