Temple, PA Demographics

A map of Temple's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,134	1,053	53.1%	50.8%
Hispanic	622	875	29.1%	42.2%
Black	287	72	13.4%	3.5%
Multiracial	92	48	4.3%	2.3%
Asian	0	21	0.0%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.2%

Temple, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,135, a slight increase from the 2,073 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.1% White, 29.1% Hispanic, 13.4% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 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 Temple, that probability was 56.2% in 2020 and 61.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Temple is ranked the 629th 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). Temple was ranked the 633rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Temple's White Population

1,134 residents of Temple, or 53.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Temple is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Temple ranks 1831st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's White population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Temple's population has increased from 50.8% to 53.1%.

Temple is more White than neighboring South Temple (42.9% White), Laureldale (44.7% White), and Hyde Park (40% White). Temple is less White than neighboring Muhlenberg Park (76.5% White), and Riverview Park (65.9% White).

Temple's Black Population

287 residents of Temple, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Temple is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Temple ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's Black population has grown by an estimated 298.6%. Black residents' share of Temple's population has increased from 3.5% to 13.4%.

Temple is more Black than neighboring South Temple (4.7% Black), Laureldale (6.9% Black), Muhlenberg Park (2.1% Black), Hyde Park (2.3% Black), and Riverview Park (6.2% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Temple ranks 603rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Temple's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

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

Temple's Hispanic Population

622 residents of Temple, or 29.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Temple is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Temple ranks 12th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Temple's population has decreased from 42.2% to 29.1%.

Temple is more Hispanic than neighboring Muhlenberg Park (17.4% Hispanic), and Riverview Park (17.7% Hispanic). Temple is less Hispanic than neighboring South Temple (41.2% Hispanic), Laureldale (47.7% Hispanic), and Hyde Park (55.6% Hispanic).

Temple's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Temple, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Temple is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Temple ranks 1275th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Temple's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Temple is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Temple (8% Native American/Other), and Hyde Park (1.9% Native American/Other).

Temple's Multiracial Population

92 residents of Temple, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Temple is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Temple ranks 1465th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 91.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Temple's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.3%.

Temple is more Multiracial than neighboring South Temple (3.2% Multiracial), Laureldale (0.7% Multiracial), Muhlenberg Park (2.7% Multiracial), and Hyde Park (0.3% Multiracial). Temple is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.