Temple, OK Demographics

A map of Temple's Population by Race

Temple, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 1,050, a large increase from the 862 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.3% White, 12.9% Hispanic, 7.0% Multiracial, 3.9% Black, 3.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Temple, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Temple has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Temple, that probability was 49.6% in 2020 and 43.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Temple is ranked the 230th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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). Temple was ranked the 251st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Temple's White Population

770 residents of Temple, or 73.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Temple is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Temple ranks 367th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's White population has grown by an estimated 29.0%. White residents' share of Temple's population has increased from 69.3% to 73.3%.

Temple is more White than neighboring Walters (68.3% White), and Randlett (65.9% White). Temple is less White than neighboring Hastings (92.7% White), Byers (80.7% White), and Waurika (77.1% White).

Temple's Black Population

41 residents of Temple, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Temple is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Temple ranks 85th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.3%. Black residents' share of Temple's population has decreased from 5.7% to 3.9%.

Temple is more Black than neighboring Hastings (0% Black), Walters (0.6% Black), Byers (3.1% Black), Waurika (1.2% Black), and Randlett (0% Black).

Temple's Asian Population

0 residents of Temple, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Temple is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Temple ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Temple's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Temple is less Asian than neighboring Walters (0.2% Asian).

Temple's Hispanic Population

135 residents of Temple, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Temple is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Temple ranks 177th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Temple's population has increased from 9.4% to 12.9%.

Temple is more Hispanic than neighboring Hastings (4.8% Hispanic), Walters (5.5% Hispanic), Byers (1.8% Hispanic), and Waurika (10.4% Hispanic). Temple is less Hispanic than neighboring Randlett (19.4% Hispanic).

Temple's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Temple, or 3.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Temple is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Temple ranks 556th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 48.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Temple's population has decreased from 7.0% to 3.0%.

Temple is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hastings (0% Native American/Other), Waurika (2.5% Native American/Other), and Randlett (0.4% Native American/Other). Temple is less Native American/Other than neighboring Walters (10.4% Native American/Other), and Byers (10.2% Native American/Other).

Temple's Multiracial Population

73 residents of Temple, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Temple is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Temple ranks 497th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Temple's population has decreased from 8.7% to 7.0%.

Temple is more Multiracial than neighboring Hastings (2.4% Multiracial), and Byers (4.3% Multiracial). Temple is less Multiracial than neighboring Walters (14.9% Multiracial), Waurika (8.7% Multiracial), and Randlett (14.3% 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.