Temple
City in Bell County, Texas
Temple is a city in Bell County, Texas, with 82,073 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 715 ft (218 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Morgan's Point Resort, 5.4 miles NW.
- 82,073residents (2020 Census)
- 715 ftelevation · 218 m
- 74.2 sq miland area · 192.1 km²
- 1,107 / sq mipopulation density
- 76502main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Temple
Temple is a city in Bell County, Texas, United States. As of 2020, the city has a population of 82,073 according to the U.S. census. Temple lies in the region referred to as Central Texas and is a principal city in the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood metropolitan area, which as of the 2020 Census had a population of 475,367. Located off Interstate 35, Temple is 68 miles (109 km) north of Austin, 34 miles (55 km) south of Waco and 27 miles east of Killeen.
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Living in Temple
- Median household income
- $68,204
- Median home value
- $239,000
- Median rent
- $1,231/mo
- Median age
- 33.8
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Temple had 82,073 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 82,073 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,107 per sq mi (427 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Temple at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Bell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 82,073 (2020) |
| Land area | 74.17 sq mi (192.1 km²) |
| Water area | 4.84 sq mi (12.54 km²) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.1049° N, 97.3885° W |
| ZIP codes | 76502, 76504 |
| Official website | templetx.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4872176 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Temple
- Morgan's Point Resort5.4 mi NW
- Belton6.5 mi SW
- Pendleton7.3 mi NE
- Troy8.1 mi NE
- Little River-Academy9.1 mi S
- Nolanville13.0 mi W
- Salado13.6 mi SW
- Moody14.0 mi N
- Holland15.0 mi S
- Rogers15.4 mi SE
- Harker Heights15.5 mi W
- Bruceville-Eddy16.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Temple
What county is Temple in?
Temple is in Bell County, Texas.
What is the population of Temple, TX?
82,073 people lived in Temple at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Temple, TX?
The main ZIP code is 76502. Other ZIP codes: 76504.
What is the elevation of Temple?
715 feet (218 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Temple?
Morgan's Point Resort (5.4 mi), Belton (6.5 mi), Pendleton (7.3 mi), Troy (8.1 mi), Little River-Academy (9.1 mi).
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