Temple City, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Population
| Metric | Temple City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,891 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 8961.6 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.66% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.6 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 11,988 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Temple City declined by 3.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 36,944 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Temple City has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Temple City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,412 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.04% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Temple City is about 4% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Temple City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,249,999 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,975 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.9% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Temple City is about 52.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,975 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Temple City spend about 57 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 239 hours, about 10.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Temple City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 57.4 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 239 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,417 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 16.5% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,996 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,237 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Temple City is 29 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Temple City has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Temple City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.01 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Temple City has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Temple City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Temple City, California.
What is the population of Temple City, California?
The population of Temple City, California is 35,891, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Temple City, California?
The population density of Temple City, California is 8961.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Temple City, California?
The median household income in Temple City, California is $100,412, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Temple City, California?
The median home price in Temple City, California is $1,249,999, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Temple City, California?
The unemployment rate in Temple City, California is 6.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.