Temple, TX Demographics

A map of Temple's Population by Race

Temple, Texas has an estimated population of 89,602, an increase from the 82,073 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.4% White, 29.0% Hispanic, 12.1% Black, 5.1% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 0.4% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Texas 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 64.5% in 2020 and 63.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Temple is ranked the 46th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Temple's White Population

46,071 residents of Temple, or 51.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Temple is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Temple ranks 989th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's White population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of Temple's population has remained roughly unchanged at 51.4%.

Temple is less White than neighboring Morgan's Point Resort (73.3% White), Pendleton (78.9% White), Belton (53.9% White), Little River-Academy (61.1% White), and Troy (64.6% White).

Temple's Black Population

10,820 residents of Temple, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Temple is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Temple ranks 230th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. Black residents' share of Temple's population has decreased from 14.7% to 12.1%.

Temple is more Black than neighboring Morgan's Point Resort (0.8% Black), Pendleton (0% Black), Belton (6.4% Black), Little River-Academy (0.4% Black), and Troy (2.4% Black).

Temple's Asian Population

1,803 residents of Temple, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Temple is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Temple ranks 210th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.7%. Asian residents' share of Temple's population has decreased from 2.5% to 2.0%.

Temple is more Asian than neighboring Pendleton (0% Asian), Belton (1.2% Asian), Little River-Academy (0% Asian), and Troy (0% Asian). Temple is less Asian than neighboring Morgan's Point Resort (7.5% Asian).

Temple's Hispanic Population

25,964 residents of Temple, or 29.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Temple is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Temple ranks 997th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Temple's population has increased from 26.2% to 29.0%.

Temple is more Hispanic than neighboring Morgan's Point Resort (13.6% Hispanic), Pendleton (15.4% Hispanic), and Troy (28.6% Hispanic). Temple is less Hispanic than neighboring Belton (32.6% Hispanic), and Little River-Academy (31.3% Hispanic).

Temple's Native American/Other Population

402 residents of Temple, or 0.4% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Temple ranks 458th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 49.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Temple's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Temple is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pendleton (0% Native American/Other), Belton (0.2% Native American/Other), and Little River-Academy (0% Native American/Other). Temple is less Native American/Other than neighboring Morgan's Point Resort (0.7% Native American/Other), and Troy (1.2% Native American/Other).

Temple's Multiracial Population

4,542 residents of Temple, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Temple is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Temple ranks 409th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Temple's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.1%.

Temple is more Multiracial than neighboring Morgan's Point Resort (4% Multiracial), and Troy (3.2% Multiracial). Temple is less Multiracial than neighboring Pendleton (5.7% Multiracial), Belton (5.8% Multiracial), and Little River-Academy (7.2% 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.