Temple, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Temple, Texas is 86,358 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 46th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $64,945, the median home value is $220,300, and the median age is 33.8.
The population has grown 44.5% since 2010 (66,614 → 96,267).
86,358
Population
1182
People / sq mi
$64,945
Median Income
$220,300
Median Home Value
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Temple covers 73.0 sq mi of land at 1182 people per square mile.
About Temple, TX
Temple skews on age — the median resident is 33.8, younger than the national median. With 86,358 residents, Temple is a city in Texas. It ranks #46 among cities in Texas by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $64,945 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 13.1%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $220,300, with typical rent around $1,174.
Roughly 29.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.3%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Temple city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Temple city had a population of 66,614 in 2010 and 96,267 in 2024, a 44.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 96,267 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.67%.
96,267
Population (2024)
66,614
Population (2010)
96,267
Peak (2024)
2.67%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 66,614 |
| 2011 | 67,124 |
| 2012 | 68,756 |
| 2013 | 69,544 |
| 2014 | 70,199 |
| 2015 | 71,786 |
| 2016 | 73,003 |
| 2017 | 74,377 |
| 2018 | 76,165 |
| 2019 | 78,439 |
| 2020 | 82,799 |
| 2021 | 85,783 |
| 2022 | 89,724 |
| 2023 | 93,332 |
| 2024 | 96,267 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$64,945
Median Household Income
$32,841
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$220,300
Median Home Value
$1,174
Median Rent
52.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.1%
High School+
29.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
77.3%
Public Transit
9.3%
Work From Home
21.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
30.7%
Foreign Born
82.7%
Non-English at Home
12.3%
Veterans
15.0%
With Disability
84.9%
Health Insurance
93.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.7% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Retail Trade | 6.2% |
| Information | 5.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.6% |
| Public Administration | 4.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Temple, Texas has a population of 86,358 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 46th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Temple, Texas is $64,945, with 13.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Temple, Texas is $220,300, with median monthly rent at $1,174 and a homeownership rate of 52.9%.
The median age in Temple, Texas is 33.8 years. The population is 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
The population has grown 44.5% since 2010 (66,614 → 96,267).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.