Temple

Town in Franklin County, Maine

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Temple is a town in Franklin County, Maine, with 527 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,230 ft (375 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wilton, 4.9 miles S.

About Temple

Temple is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The town was named after Temple, New Hampshire. It is located at the end of Maine State Route 43 (Temple Road), and is said to be one of only two towns in Maine to be situated at the end of a public highway. The population was 527 at the 2020 census.

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Median household income
$56,087
Median home value
$210,200
Median rent
$1,458/mo
Median age
34
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Temple, ME population

Temple had 527 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census527
Density15 per sq mi (6 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Temple at a glance

StateMaine (ME)
CountyFranklin County
TypeTown
Population527 (2020)
Land area35.52 sq mi (92.0 km²)
Water area0.23 sq mi (0.60 km²)
Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Coordinates44.6966° N, 70.2672° W
ZIP codes04984, 04294
Census code (GEOID)2300775980

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Temple

What county is Temple in?

Temple is in Franklin County, Maine.

What is the population of Temple, ME?

527 people lived in Temple at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Temple, ME?

The main ZIP code is 04984. Other ZIP codes: 04294.

What is the elevation of Temple?

1,230 feet (375 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Temple?

Wilton (4.9 mi), Avon (5.9 mi), Farmington (6.3 mi), Strong (6.8 mi), Weld (9.0 mi).

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