Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Temple, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

89,602

Median Agei

33.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.4%46,071

Hispanic/Latino

29%25,964

Black

12.1%10,820

Two or More

5.1%4,542

Asian

2%1,803

Other

0.2%195

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%116

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%91

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%3,142

High School Diploma

20.1%11,596

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%4,173

Some College (1+ yr)

15.1%8,679

Associate's Degree

9.5%5,456

Bachelor's Degree

19%10,971

Master's Degree

8%4,601

Professional Degree

2.4%1,398

Doctorate

1.1%632

HS or Higher

87.9%

BA or Higher

30.6%

Graduate+

11.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$239,000

Median Renti

$1,231

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.3%18,056

Renter-Occupied

47.7%16,458

Total Units

37,299

Homeownership

52.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

651

$500–$750

964

$750–$1,000

2,451

$1,000–$1,250

4,213

$1,250–$1,500

2,626

$1,500–$2,000

3,240

$2,000+

1,786

Year Built

2020 or later

6.1%2,289

2010–2019

22.3%8,330

2000–2009

13%4,863

1990–1999

9.1%3,404

1980–1989

13.8%5,148

1970–1979

13.3%4,963

1960–1969

8.1%3,021

1950–1959

7.1%2,666

1940–1949

3.4%1,259

1939 or earlier

3.6%1,356

Heating Fuel

Electricity

80.2%27,671

Utility Gas

17.3%5,974

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%271

No Fuel

0.7%242

Solar

0.6%205

Fuel Oil

0.2%63

Other

0.1%46

Wood

0.1%42

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,204

Mean Household Incomei

$86,735

Per Capita Incomei

$34,319

Poverty Ratei

15.8%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

43,198

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7,3558.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,664

India

419

Germany

318

Philippines

279

Korea

277

China

187

United Kingdom

104

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

39,639

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

7,740(11.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.1%Insured

13.9%Uninsured