South Temple, PA Demographics

A map of South Temple's Population by Race

South Temple, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,882, a large increase from the 1,560 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.9% White, 41.2% Hispanic, 8.0% Native American/Other, 4.7% Black, 3.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Temple, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Temple has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Temple, that probability was 52.3% in 2020 and 63.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Temple is ranked the 681st most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Temple was ranked the 755th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Temple's White Population

808 residents of South Temple, or 42.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Temple is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. South Temple ranks 1777th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Temple's White population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. White residents' share of South Temple's population has decreased from 62.3% to 42.9%.

South Temple is more White than neighboring Hyde Park (40% White). South Temple is less White than neighboring Temple (53.1% White), Laureldale (44.7% White), Muhlenberg Park (76.5% White), and Riverview Park (65.9% White).

South Temple's Black Population

88 residents of South Temple, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Temple is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. South Temple ranks 411th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Temple's Black population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Black residents' share of South Temple's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.7%.

South Temple is more Black than neighboring Muhlenberg Park (2.1% Black), and Hyde Park (2.3% Black). South Temple is less Black than neighboring Temple (13.4% Black), Laureldale (6.9% Black), and Riverview Park (6.2% Black).

South Temple's Asian Population

0 residents of South Temple, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Temple is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. South Temple ranks 447th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Temple's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Temple's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

South Temple is less Asian than neighboring Muhlenberg Park (1.3% Asian), and Riverview Park (3.6% Asian).

South Temple's Hispanic Population

775 residents of South Temple, or 41.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Temple is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. South Temple ranks 25th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Temple's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 68.5%. Hispanic residents' share of South Temple's population has increased from 29.5% to 41.2%.

South Temple is more Hispanic than neighboring Temple (29.1% Hispanic), Muhlenberg Park (17.4% Hispanic), and Riverview Park (17.7% Hispanic). South Temple is less Hispanic than neighboring Laureldale (47.7% Hispanic), and Hyde Park (55.6% Hispanic).

South Temple's Native American/Other Population

150 residents of South Temple, or 8.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Temple is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. South Temple ranks 469th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Temple's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1400.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Temple's population has increased from 0.6% to 8.0%.

South Temple is more Native American/Other than neighboring Temple (0% Native American/Other), Laureldale (0% Native American/Other), Muhlenberg Park (0% Native American/Other), Hyde Park (1.9% Native American/Other), and Riverview Park (0% Native American/Other).

South Temple's Multiracial Population

61 residents of South Temple, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Temple is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. South Temple ranks 1357th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Temple's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.5%. Multiracial residents' share of South Temple's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.2%.

South Temple is more Multiracial than neighboring Laureldale (0.7% Multiracial), Muhlenberg Park (2.7% Multiracial), and Hyde Park (0.3% Multiracial). South Temple is less Multiracial than neighboring Temple (4.3% Multiracial), and Riverview Park (6.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.