Temple City, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Temple City, California is 35,749 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 236th-largest city in California. The median household income is $102,449, the median home value is $930,200, and the median age is 43.0.
The population has declined 1.6% since 2010 (35,556 → 34,989).
35,749
Population
8926
People / sq mi
$102,449
Median Income
$930,200
Median Home Value
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Temple City covers 4.0 sq mi of land at 8926 people per square mile.
About Temple City, CA
Temple City stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 8,926 people per square mile. With 35,749 residents, Temple City is a city in California.
The typical household earns $102,449 a year, above the US median of $78,538. About 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $930,200, with typical rent around $2,034.
Roughly 42.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Around 15.6% of workers work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Temple City: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Temple City city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Temple City city had a population of 35,556 in 2010 and 34,989 in 2024, a -1.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 36,365 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.11%.
34,989
Population (2024)
35,556
Population (2010)
36,365
Peak (2020)
-0.11%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 35,556 |
| 2011 | 35,721 |
| 2012 | 35,860 |
| 2013 | 35,910 |
| 2014 | 35,922 |
| 2015 | 36,059 |
| 2016 | 36,250 |
| 2017 | 36,152 |
| 2018 | 36,008 |
| 2019 | 35,811 |
| 2020 | 36,365 |
| 2021 | 35,627 |
| 2022 | 35,184 |
| 2023 | 34,998 |
| 2024 | 34,989 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$102,449
Median Household Income
$42,664
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$930,200
Median Home Value
$2,034
Median Rent
63.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.4%
High School+
42.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.9%
Drive Alone
68.4%
Public Transit
15.6%
Work From Home
31.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
7.1%
Foreign Born
31.9%
Non-English at Home
3.1%
Veterans
10.7%
With Disability
95.0%
Health Insurance
96.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.8% |
| Information | 13.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7.7% |
| Retail Trade | 7.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.4% |
| Public Administration | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.2% |
| Construction | 3.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Temple City, California has a population of 35,749 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 236th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Temple City, California is $102,449, with 8.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Temple City, California is $930,200, with median monthly rent at $2,034 and a homeownership rate of 63.0%.
The median age in Temple City, California is 43.0 years. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
The population has declined 1.6% since 2010 (35,556 → 34,989).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.