City · Texas
Temple, Texas
Temple, city, in Bell County, Texas. Temple had 98,412 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 19.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 82,073 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 89,602 (±82). GEOID 4872176.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
98,412
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 82,073 · ACS 2020-2024: 89,602 ±82
Median household income
$68,204
±$2,488 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$239,000
±$7,087 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,231
±$37 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Temple and what county is it in?
Temple is a city in Bell County, Texas. It covers 73.0 square miles of land, 1,124 residents per square mile in 2020.
Temple is in the Killeen-Temple, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Temple, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 98,412 people lived in Temple on July 1, 2025, up 19.7% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 82,073 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 89,602 (±82).
| Measure | Temple | Bell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 89,602 ±82 | 386,897 | +14,840 |
| Households | 34,514 ±808 | 142,305 | +6,896 |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.06 | 2.65 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 37,299 ±804 | 155,018 | +6,549 |
Temple's population since 2000
From 54,514 in 2000 to 98,412 in 2025: up 80.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Temple as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Temple?
The median resident of Temple is 33.8 years old; 26.6% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 29.0%. 8.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Temple | Bell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 ±1.0 | 32.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.6% ±1.2 pts | 27.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1% ±0.8 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±1.1 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 29.0% ±2.6 pts | 26.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.4% ±2.2 pts | 42.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.1% ±1.6 pts | 21.5% | −2.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±0.6 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±0.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.2% ±1.1 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.9% ±1.5 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.9% ±1.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| With a disability | 15.1% ±1.2 pts | 15.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.9% ±1.7 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.9% ±1.4 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.6% ±1.7 pts | 27.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.5% ±1.3 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.0% ±2.2 pts | 79.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±0.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Temple earn?
Half of Temple's 34,514 households earn less than $68,204 a year (±$2,488), against $68,865 in Bell County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $67,532 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Temple | Bell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,204 ±$2,488 | $68,865 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,735 ±$2,896 | $89,510 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,319 ±$1,220 | $34,279 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.0% ±1.9 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.9% ±5.0 pts | 20.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.8% ±1.8 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% ±1.1 pts | 96.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.3% ±1.5 pts | 90.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Temple?
Owners occupy 52.3% of Temple's occupied homes and renters 47.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $239,000 by its owner (±$7,087). The median renter pays $1,231 a month including utilities, and 39.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Temple | Bell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $239,000 ±$7,087 | $241,000 | +$62,519 |
| Median gross rent | $1,231 ±$37 | $1,224 | +$137 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.8% ±4.0 pts | 41.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,729 ±$54 | $1,722 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.3% ±2.1 pts | 56.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.7% ±2.1 pts | 43.5% | – |
| Housing units | 37,299 ±804 | 155,018 | +6,549 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7% ±1.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3% ±2.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.8% ±1.8 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% ±1.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.1% ±1.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 22.3% ±1.8 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.7% ±1.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Temple building?
Builders took permits for 1,220 new housing units in Temple in 2025 (1,021 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 3 of 12 months), 12.4 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Temple work and get to work?
74.2% of Temple's workers drive alone and 11.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Temple | Bell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.4% ±1.5 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% ±1.2 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.2% ±2.0 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.6% ±1.7 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.4% ±1.5 pts | 9.4% | +7.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.0 min ±1.3 | 23.9 min | +2.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Temple?
20 census tracts lie mostly in Temple, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $21,518 (Tract 207.01) to $110,130 (Tract 203.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 203.01Bell County | 11,136 | $110,130 |
| Tract 213.05Bell County | 7,309 | $104,108 |
| Tract 203.02Bell County | 7,196 | $88,161 |
| Tract 213.01Bell County | 6,224 | $57,213 |
| Tract 213.04Bell County | 4,972 | $67,287 |
| Tract 212.03Bell County | 4,793 | $56,270 |
| Tract 212.02Bell County | 4,024 | $64,227 |
| Tract 205Bell County | 3,965 | $68,571 |
| Tract 204.01Bell County | 4,324 | $68,158 |
| Tract 210Bell County | 3,827 | $41,010 |
| Tract 212.01Bell County | 3,628 | $62,115 |
| Tract 211.02Bell County | 3,419 | $46,413 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Temple) · Census block assignment files
How does Temple compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Temple is the 350th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 45th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Temple ranks 457th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 45th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 135th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 463rd | 979 |
| Median household income | 457th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 415th | 978 |
| Median home value | 376th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 345th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 349th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 280th | 877 |
| Median age | 676th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 893rd | 973 |
| Work from home | 297th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 736th | 976 |
Temple's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Temple with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Temple?
4 of the 57 figures for Temple on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Temple are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Temple.