Temple, TX

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2019 Population

74,762

2.21% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

34.2

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

16.1%

5.57% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$54,873

5.07% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$143,400

3.39% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

32,637

2.13% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Temple, TX had a population of 74.8k people with a median age of 34.2 and a median household income of $54,873. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Temple, TX grew from 73,143 to 74,762, a 2.21% increase and its median household income grew from $52,226 to $54,873, a 5.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Temple, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.5%), White (Hispanic) (21.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.02%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.27%). 0% of the households in Temple, TX speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

95.4% of the residents in Temple, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Temple, TX are Temple College (810 degrees awarded in 2019) and Central Texas Beauty College-Temple (59 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Temple, TX was $143,400, and the homeownership rate was 54.6%. Most people in Temple, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Temple, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Temple, TX is home to a population of 74.8k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 21% of Temple, TX residents were born outside of the country (15.7k people).

In 2019, there were 2.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (40k people) in Temple, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.1k White (Hispanic) and 11.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Temple, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
40k ± 1.31k
White (Hispanic)
16.1k ± 1.3k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.1k ± 1.01k

26.4%

Hispanic Population

19.7k people

26.4% of the people in Temple, TX are hispanic (19.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Temple, TX as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

21%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

15.7k people

6.88%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

5.03k people

As of 2019, 21% of Temple, TX residents (15.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Temple, TX was 6.88%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Temple, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.9

In 2019, the median age of all people in Temple, TX was 34.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Temple, TX are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Temple, TX residents was 34.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,517,866 ± 37,182 people
India
267,786 ± 12,644 people
El Salvador
216,011 ± 11,367 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,517,866 Texas residents, followed by India with 267,786 and El Salvador with 216,011.

Citizenship

95.4%

2019 Citizenship

95.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 95.4% of Temple, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Temple, TX was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Temple, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,189 ± 340
Vietnam
1,791 ± 276
Gulf War (1990s)
1,231 ± 280

Temple, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Texas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Texas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Texas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Temple, TX is $54,873. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Temple, TX was Census Tract 203 with a value of $83,802, followed by Census Tract 213.02 and Census Tract 213.03, with respective values of $72,853 and $66,741.

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,245. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Temple, TX employs 32.6k people. The largest industries in Temple, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,500 people), Retail Trade (3,879 people), and Educational Services (2,832 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,250), Utilities ($58,456), and Public Administration ($48,880).

Wages

Median Household Income

$54,873

2019 value

± $2,483

5.07%

1 Year Growth

± 5.73%

Households in Temple, TX have a median annual income of $54,873, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $52,226 in 2018, which represents a 5.07% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Temple, TX compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

$68,707

Average Male Salary in Texas

± $741

$49,245

Average Female Salary in Texas

± $549

In 2019, full-time male employees in Texas made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Texas

Asian
$69,055 ± $2,236
White
$55,439 ± $530
American Indian
$49,081 ± $7,151

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Texas workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Texas.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Temple, TX is from Texas.

0.48

2019 Wage GINI in Texas

0.482

2018 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2019, the income inequality in Texas was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.281% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 203
Census Tract 213.02
Census Tract 213.03

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Temple, TX was Census Tract 203 with a value of $83,802, followed by Census Tract 213.02 and Census Tract 213.03, with respective values of $72,853 and $66,741.

The following map shows all of the places in Temple, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Temple, TX (11.8k out of 73.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
7,225 ± 655
Hispanic
3,980 ± 588
Black
3,329 ± 533

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Temple, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

32.6k

2019 Value

± 1,440

2.13%

1 Year growth

± 6.11%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Temple, TX grew at a rate of 2.13%, from 32k employees to 32.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Temple, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,289 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,082 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (2,695 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Temple, TX.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Temple, TX, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,289 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,082 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (2,695 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Temple, TX has an unusually high number of residents working as Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (2.03 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (1.94 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.38 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Temple, TX, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($121,667), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($88,245), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($65,592).

Industries

Employment by Industries

32.6k

2019 Value

± 1,440

2.13%

1 Year growth

± 6.11%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Temple, TX grew at a rate of 2.13%, from 32k employees to 32.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Temple, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,500 people), Retail Trade (3,879 people), and Educational Services (2,832 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Temple, TX, though some of these residents may live in Temple, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Temple, TX, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,500 people), Retail Trade (3,879 people), and Educational Services (2,832 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Temple, TX has an unusually high number of Health Care & Social Assistance (1.66 times higher than expected), Wholesale Trade (1.55 times), and Transportation & Warehousing (1.13 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Temple, TX, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,250), Utilities ($58,456), and Public Administration ($48,880).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $358B, followed by Crude petroleum ($332B) and Gasoline ($284B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.8T

2018 Value in Texas

$5.07T

Projected 2045 Value in Texas

81.2% growth

In 2018, total outbound Texas trade was $2.8T. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $5.07T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$97.6B
Michigan
$67.7B
California
$60.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $97.6B, followed by Michigan with $67.7B and California and $60.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Bell County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 54.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.8%), followed by Other (5.47%). The most partisan county was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Temple, TX. Showing the available data for Bell County, TX.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (54.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.8%)
Democratic Party
Other (5.47%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 54.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.8%), followed by Other (5.47%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Texas.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Bell County, TX

54.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Texas

Roberts County, TX
94.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
King County, TX
93.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Motley County, TX
92% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Texas was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Texas colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Temple, TX awarded 869 degrees. The student population of Temple, TX is skewed towards women, with 1,646 male students and 3,373 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Temple, TX are White (451 and 51.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (210 and 24.2%), Black or African American (147 and 16.9%), and Asian (31 and 3.57%).

The largest universities in Temple, TX by number of degrees awarded are Temple College (810 and 93.2%) and Central Texas Beauty College-Temple (59 and 6.79%).

The most popular majors in Temple, TX are General Studies (323 and 37.2%), Registered Nursing (94 and 10.8%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (65 and 7.48%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
323 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
94 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
38 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Temple, TX was General Studies with 323 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Temple, TX according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Temple College
810 degrees awarded
Central Texas Beauty College-Temple
59 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Temple, TX institution with the largest number of graduating students was Temple College with 810 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

262

Degrees Awarded to Men

607

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 262 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Temple, TX, which is 0.432 times less than the 607 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Temple, TX by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
451 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
210 degrees awarded
Black or African American
147 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Temple, TX was White students. These 451 degrees mean that there were 2.15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 210 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Temple, TX was $143,400 in 2019, which is 0.596 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $138,700 to $143,400, a 3.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Temple, TX is 54.6%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Temple, TX have an average commute time of 18.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Temple, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$143,400

2019 Median

± $3,760

$138,700

2018 Median

± $3,556

In 2019, the median property value in Temple, TX grew to to $143,400 from the previous year's value of $138,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Temple, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Temple, TX the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,873

Median Household Income

± $2,483

27.6k

Number of Households

± 1,176

In 2019, the median household income of the 27.6k households in Temple, TX grew to $54,873 from the previous year's value of $52,226.

The following chart displays the households in Temple, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Temple, TX distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Temple, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

54.6%

2019 Homeownership

54.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 54.6% of the housing units in Temple, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Temple, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Temple, TX have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% of the workforce in Temple, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Temple, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (3.91%)

In 2019, 83% of workers in Temple, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (3.91%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Temple, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Temple, TX have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

88% of the population of Temple, TX has health coverage, with 42.9% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 9.42% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 5.72% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Bell County, TX see 1270 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.67% increase from the previous year (1225 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1214 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 445 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Trinity County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.2%). Additionally, Burleson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Bell County, TX.

1,270 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bell County, TX

Primary care physicians in Bell County, TX see an average of 1,270 patients per year. This represents a 3.67% increase from the previous year (1,225 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bell County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

$6,998

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Texas

$4,696

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,273

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,895

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Texas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.06%, from $6,661 to $6,998.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12%

Uninsured

42.9%

Employer Coverage

16.3%

Medicaid

9.42%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

5.72%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Temple, TX declined by 0.721% from 12.1% to 12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Temple, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.