Templeton, CA Demographics

A map of Templeton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,216	5,895	75.3%	70.3%
Hispanic	1,539	1,755	16.1%	20.9%
Multiracial	549	438	5.7%	5.2%
Asian	128	160	1.3%	1.9%
Native American/Other	124	95	1.3%	1.1%
Black	24	43	0.3%	0.5%

Templeton, California has an estimated population of 9,580, a large increase from the 8,386 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.3% White, 16.1% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Templeton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Templeton has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Templeton, that probability was 45.9% in 2020 and 40.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Templeton is ranked the 505th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Templeton was ranked the 531st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Templeton's White Population

7,216 residents of Templeton, or 75.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Templeton is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Templeton ranks 564th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Templeton's White population has grown by an estimated 22.4%. White residents' share of Templeton's population has increased from 70.3% to 75.3%.

Templeton is more White than neighboring Atascadero (66.2% White), El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (54.5% White), and San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) (18.4% White). Templeton is less White than neighboring Garden Farms (80.9% White), and Santa Margarita (90.2% White).

Templeton's Black Population

24 residents of Templeton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Templeton is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Templeton ranks 1042nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Templeton's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.2%. Black residents' share of Templeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Templeton is more Black than neighboring Garden Farms (0% Black), and Santa Margarita (0% Black). Templeton is less Black than neighboring Atascadero (0.8% Black), and San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) (1.2% Black).

Templeton's Asian Population

128 residents of Templeton, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Templeton is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Templeton ranks 860th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Templeton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Templeton's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.3%.

Templeton is more Asian than neighboring Garden Farms (0% Asian), San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) (0% Asian), and Santa Margarita (0% Asian). Templeton is less Asian than neighboring Atascadero (2.1% Asian), and El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (2.9% Asian).

Templeton's Hispanic Population

1,539 residents of Templeton, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Templeton is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Templeton ranks 840th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Templeton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Templeton's population has decreased from 20.9% to 16.1%.

Templeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Margarita (4.7% Hispanic). Templeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Atascadero (22.5% Hispanic), El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (36.7% Hispanic), Garden Farms (19.1% Hispanic), and San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) (77.5% Hispanic).

Templeton's Native American/Other Population

124 residents of Templeton, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Templeton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Templeton ranks 885th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Templeton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 30.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Templeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Templeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Atascadero (0.9% Native American/Other), El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (0.9% Native American/Other), Garden Farms (0% Native American/Other), San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) (0.4% Native American/Other), and Santa Margarita (0% Native American/Other).

Templeton's Multiracial Population

549 residents of Templeton, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Templeton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Templeton ranks 666th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Templeton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Templeton's population has increased from 5.2% to 5.7%.

Templeton is more Multiracial than neighboring El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (4.7% Multiracial), Garden Farms (0% Multiracial), San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) (2.5% Multiracial), and Santa Margarita (5.1% Multiracial). Templeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Atascadero (7.6% 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.