Temple, Texas
Temple: The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.
About
Temple is a city located in the county of Bell in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 66,102 and a population density of 952 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 80,761 inhabitants.
The city was created 144 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Temple
| Population | 80,761 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Bell County |
| Postal code | 76501 |
| Phone Area Codes | 254 |
| Area | 69.43 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.0982,-97.3428 |
| Altitude | 2,346 feet / 715 meters |
| Establishment | June 29, 1881 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 19:59:17 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,163 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 18.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Temple is located at 31°5'54"N 97°20'34"W (31.0982300, -97.3427800).
Temple map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Temple increased by 18.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 54,986 | - | |
| 2010 | 66,102 | 16.82% | census |
| 2011 | 67,124 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 68,756 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 69,544 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 70,199 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 71,786 | 2.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 73,003 | 1.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 74,377 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 76,165 | 2.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 78,439 | 2.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 80,761 | 2.88% | estimation process |
Where to Eat in Temple
1Subway
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508, United States View details
Phone: +12548998000 | Website available
Where to Stay in Temple
1Stratford House Inn & Suites
1912 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76504, United States View details
Phone: +12547785521 | Website available
2Red Roof Inn Temple
400 SW H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76504, United States View details
Phone: +12547731515 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Temple
1BSWH Temple
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76504, United States View details
2USDA Agricultural Research Service
808 E Blackland Rd, Temple, TX 76502, United States View details
Phone: +12547706500 | Website available
3VA-Temple (BLDG #206)
1901 S 1st St, Temple, TX 76504, United States View details
4USDA Rural Development
101 S Main St #102, Temple, TX 76501, United States View details
Phone: +12547429700 | Website available
5Temple VA-Reciving (BLDG #44)
1901 S 1st St, Temple, TX 76504, United States View details
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Temple, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228608 | Temple College | Temple (TX) | 76504-7435 |
| 383464 | Central Texas Beauty College-Temple | Temple (TX) | 76504-6948 |
| 226471 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | Belton (TX) | 76513-2599 |
| 484136 | Yahweh Beauty Academy | Killeen (TX) | 76543-4153 |
| 492573 | National American University-Killeen | Killeen (TX) | 76542-1321 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Temple, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPL | Temple | 315 West Ave B | RAIL |
| KIL | Killeen, Texas | 200 East Avenue C | BUS |
| MCG | McGregor | 1 Amtrak Blvd. | RAIL |
| FHD | Fort Hood, Texas | Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave. | BUS |
| WCX | Waco, TX | 301 South 8th Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Temple.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Templ Post Office | Temple (TX) | 76501 |
| Heidenheimer Post Office | Heidenheimer (TX) | 76533 |
| Pendleton Post Office | Pendleton (TX) | 76564 |
| Belton Post Office | Belton (TX) | 76513 |
| Little River Academy Post Office | Little River Academy (TX) | 76554 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Temple, Georgia human settlement in Carroll and Haralson Counties, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 5,044 people.
- Temple, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 1,434 people.
- Temple, Oklahoma human settlement in Cotton County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 915 people.
- Temple, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 518 people.
Other cities in Bell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bell County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Killeen | 153,991 | The 11th most populous city in Texas. |
| Harker Heights | 33,071 | City in Bell County, Texas, United States |
| Belton | 23,196 | City in Texas, USA |
| Nolanville | 6,150 | City in Bell County, Texas, United States |
| Morgans Point Resort | 4,170 | City in Texas, United States |
| Salado | 2,379 | Village in the United States |
| Troy | 2,191 | City in Bell County, Texas |
| Little River-Academy | 2,048 | City in Bell County, Texas, United States |
| Lone Star | 1,473 | City in Bell County, Texas, United States |
| Rogers | 1,253 | Town in Texas, United States |
| Holland | 1,189 | Town in Texas, United States |
| Union Grove | 372 | City in Upshur County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Temple distances to largest Texas cities