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Temple, TX


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Temple, Texas

Temple, Texas, in Bell county, is 62 miles NE of Austin, Texas. The city is in the Killeen - Temple area. There are 54,514 residents in Temple.

The People and Families of Temple

In Temple, about 52% of adults are married.

Approximately 30% of Temple is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Temple.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Temple had a median family income of $42,795. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Temple.

Political Inclinations

Temple folks tended to give their money ($84,915) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Temple Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Temple that were owner-occupied was 56%.

Commuting

In Temple, 94% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Temple strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Temple Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Temple Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Temple, TX

Comparing Temple to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Senior Citizens87
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women49
Well-Paid Single Men48
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty46
Median Family Income37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work69
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use18

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone79
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime43

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