Temple City, CA Demographics

A map of Temple City's Population by Race

Temple City, California had a population of 36,494 in 2020. It was 13.4% White, 0.7% Black, 63.5% Asian, 19.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Temple City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Temple City is the 232nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Temple City's White Population

4,896 residents of Temple City identify as White, or 13.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Temple City considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Temple City is ranked #1391 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Temple City is more White than neighboring El Monte (3.4% White). Temple City is less White than neighboring East San Gabriel (13.8% White), North El Monte (21.3% White), Arcadia (17.6% White), and East Pasadena (24.9% White).

Temple City's Black Population

260 residents of Temple City identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Temple City roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Temple City is ranked #875 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Temple City is less Black than neighboring East San Gabriel (1.1% Black), North El Monte (1.7% Black), Arcadia (1.5% Black), and East Pasadena (2.6% Black).

Temple City's Asian Population

23,187 residents of Temple City identify as Asian, or 63.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Temple City considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Temple City is ranked #9 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Temple City is more Asian than neighboring East San Gabriel (54.8% Asian), North El Monte (45.5% Asian), El Monte (30.1% Asian), and East Pasadena (32% Asian). Temple City is less Asian than neighboring Arcadia (64.6% Asian).

Temple City's Hispanic Population

7,107 residents of Temple City identify as Hispanic, or 19.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Temple City less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Temple City is ranked #878 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Temple City is more Hispanic than neighboring Arcadia (13.1% Hispanic). Temple City is less Hispanic than neighboring East San Gabriel (27.3% Hispanic), North El Monte (28.9% Hispanic), El Monte (64.7% Hispanic), and East Pasadena (36.1% Hispanic).

Temple City's Native American/Other Population

223 residents of Temple City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Temple City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Temple City is ranked #1334 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Temple City is more Native American/Other than neighboring North El Monte (0.4% Native American/Other), and El Monte (0.5% Native American/Other). Temple City is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Pasadena (0.9% Native American/Other).

Temple City's Multiracial Population

821 residents of Temple City identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Temple City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Temple City is ranked #1288 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Temple City is more Multiracial than neighboring North El Monte (2.1% Multiracial), and El Monte (0.7% Multiracial). Temple City is less Multiracial than neighboring East San Gabriel (2.3% Multiracial), Arcadia (2.7% Multiracial), and East Pasadena (3.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.