Temple
Town in Franklin County, Maine

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.
- 527residents (2020 Census)
- 1,230 ftelevation · 375 m
- 35.5 sq miland area · 92.0 km²
- 15 / sq mipopulation density
- 04984main ZIP code (2 in total)
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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Living in Temple
- Median household income
- $56,087
- Median home value
- $210,200
- Median rent
- $1,458/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Temple had 527 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 527 |
|---|---|
| Density | 15 per sq mi (6 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Temple at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 527 (2020) |
| Land area | 35.52 sq mi (92.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6966° N, 70.2672° W |
| ZIP codes | 04984, 04294 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2300775980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Temple
- Wilton4.9 mi S
- Avon5.9 mi N
- Farmington6.3 mi E
- Strong6.8 mi NE
- Weld9.0 mi W
- Carthage9.7 mi SW
- New Vineyard10.9 mi NE
- Phillips11.2 mi NW
- Industry11.4 mi E
- Jay12.8 mi S
- Dixfield12.9 mi SW
- Chesterville13.4 mi SE
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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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