Temple, Texas
Temple, Texas | ||
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FIPS code 48-72176[2] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1369696[3] | |
Website | www |
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, and is one of the two principal cities in Bell County.[4]
Located near the
The primary economic drivers are the extensive medical community (mostly due to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple) and goods distribution based on its central location between the Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Houston metropolitan areas, and proximity to larger neighbors Austin and Waco.[citation needed]
History
Temple was founded as a
In 1882, the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad built through the town, and soon after, the Santa Fe railroad made Temple a division point. In its early years, Temple was a town of shacks and tents with a large number of saloons and tough characters found in the early West. Locally, it was nicknamed "Tanglefoot,” because some residents found that the combination of muddy streets and liquor made walking through the town challenging.
Very shortly after the town was incorporated in 1882, two private schools were founded in the city: the Temple Academy was organized and a public school was established in 1884. In 1893, the annual Temple Stag Party began, growing out of a private Thanksgiving celebration attended by some of the town's leading men. It was held until 1923.[8]
The Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, on the second floor of the Santa Fe Railroad station at 315 West Avenue B, commemorates the significance of railroads for the city.[9]
Geography
Temple is located northeast of the center of Bell County at 31°6′30″N 97°23′21″W / 31.10833°N 97.38917°W (31.108381, −97.389125). It is the second-largest city in Bell County.[10] It is bordered to the southwest, on the opposite side of the Leon River, by Belton, the county seat.
Temple is situated within a relatively short drive of most of the major cities of Texas: 124 mi north to
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 74.9 square miles (194 km2), of which 70.1 square miles (182 km2) are land and 4.8 square miles (12 km2) are covered by water.[12]
Climate
Climate data for Temple, Texas | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 57 (14) |
62 (17) |
70 (21) |
77 (25) |
84 (29) |
90 (32) |
95 (35) |
95 (35) |
89 (32) |
80 (27) |
68 (20) |
59 (15) |
77 (25) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 35 (2) |
39 (4) |
46 (8) |
54 (12) |
63 (17) |
70 (21) |
72 (22) |
72 (22) |
66 (19) |
56 (13) |
45 (7) |
38 (3) |
55 (13) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.13 (54) |
2.69 (68) |
3.19 (81) |
2.59 (66) |
4.51 (115) |
4.23 (107) |
1.93 (49) |
2.25 (57) |
3.70 (94) |
3.97 (101) |
2.94 (75) |
2.75 (70) |
36.88 (937) |
Source: weather.com[13] |
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1890 | 4,047 | — | |
1900 | 7,065 | 74.6% | |
1910 | 10,993 | 55.6% | |
1920 | 11,033 | 0.4% | |
1930 | 15,345 | 39.1% | |
1940 | 15,344 | 0.0% | |
1950 | 25,467 | 66.0% | |
1960 | 30,419 | 19.4% | |
1970 | 33,431 | 9.9% | |
1980 | 42,483 | 27.1% | |
1990 | 46,109 | 8.5% | |
2000 | 54,514 | 18.2% | |
2010 | 66,102 | 21.3% | |
2020 | 82,073 | 24.2% | |
2022 (est.) | 89,458 | [14] | 9.0% |
U.S. Decennial Census |
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (NH)
|
41,976 | 51.14% |
Black or African American (NH)
|
12,031 | 14.66% |
Alaska Native (NH)
|
281 | 0.34% |
Asian (NH) | 2,090 | 2.55% |
Pacific Islander (NH) | 158 | 0.19% |
Some Other Race (NH) | 354 | 0.43% |
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 3,660 | 4.46% |
Hispanic or Latino | 21,523 | 26.22% |
Total | 82,073 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 82,073 people, 28,276 households, and 18,036 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010
Of the 23,359 households, 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were not families. About 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the city, the population was distributed as 24.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $47,240 and for a family was $42,795. Males had a median income of $30,858 versus $22,113 for females. The
Economy
Over 100 years ago, the local economy began with the regional Santa Fe Railroad hospital. Temple now thrives in a complex economy, with both goods distribution and its reputation as a regional medical center leading the way. Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest employer in the area with about 12,000 employees, most located at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple.
Temple is home to many regional distribution centers and is headquarters to two large, multinational companies,
Temple is within 30 miles (48 km) of Fort Hood, and military personnel contribute a portion of the city's economy.
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Temple is largely served by the Temple Independent School District. The district has one high school, three middle schools, nine elementary schools, and three supplemental learning programs (early childhood center, alternative learning center, and an innovative academy high school program). Students within the local school district attend highly regarded Temple High School.[20] In addition to award-winning academic/honors programs in arts and sciences and the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, the high-school has a thriving athletic program. In addition, small portions of the city are served by Belton ISD, Troy ISD, and Academy ISD.[21]
Several private schools serve Temple, including Christ Church School, Saint Mary's Catholic School (Pre-K–8),[22] Providence Preparatory School (PreK-12), the associated Holy Trinity Catholic High School,[23] and Central Texas Christian School (K–12).[24]
Colleges and universities
Temple College offers two-year associate degrees in a variety of subjects, with strong programs in business administration, information technology, and nursing. Temple College was the first college located in Temple, and opened in 1926.[25]
Temple is also home to one of the
Media
The main city newspaper is the
Infrastructure
Transportation
The Hill Country Transit District (The HOP) operates three bus routes within the city, with an additional bus connection to Killeen.
Temple was founded as a railroad junction and serves as a major freight railroad hub to this day. Both the
Temple has
- Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport in Killeen (32 miles west)
- Waco Regional Airport in Waco (44 miles north)
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airportin Austin (74 miles south)
High-speed rail
In 2009, the
Health care
Temple is known as a regional
Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board has its headquarters in Temple.[35]
Law enforcement
Temple is policed by the Temple Police Department and the Bell County Sheriff's Office. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice operates a regional office in the city.[36] The Texas Highway Patrol maintains an office on I-35 in Temple.[37]
Postal service
The United States Postal Service operates a regional office in the city.[38]
Notable people
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- Laredo Community College, 1947 to 1960
- Ki Aldrich, NFL Football Player
- Washington Redskins
- Britt Daniel, singer, songwriter, musician with Spoon
- Kenneth Davis, football player
- Brad Dusek, football player
- Gloria Feldt, author, women's rights advocate, former CEO and president of Planned Parenthood
- Forrest B Fenn, Vietnam veteran, art gallery owner, author, and creator of the Fenn treasure
- Brian Floca, author-illustrator and winner of the Caldecott Medal
- Noel Francis, actress
- Ryan Goins, MLB player
- Rufus Granderson, football player
- "Mean" Joe Greene, NTU graduate and Hall of Fame football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr., astronaut
- Grammy Award-winning leader of Little Joe y La Familia
- Logan Henderson, singer, songwriter, actor
- Walter Iooss, photographer
- Blind Willie Johnson (1897–1945), singer, songwriter, guitarist
- George Koch (1919–1966), football player
- Drayton McLane, Jr., former CEO of McLane Company (headquartered in Temple), owned baseball's Houston Astrosand local philanthropist
- Craig McMurtry, former pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers, baseball coach for Temple College
- Eric Paslay, country singer
- Ted Poe, US congressman from the 2nd District of Texas
- Dan Pope, mayor of Lubbock since 2016; raised in Temple
- Andre President, football player
- Ben H. Procter, historian
- Jordan Shipley, NFL football player
- Bob Simmons, football player
- Brian Skinner, basketball player
- Rip Torn, actor
- Paul White, racing driver
See also
Explanatory notes
References
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- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b Census Quick Facts: Temple, Texas, 2020 City Population, dated April 2020
- ^ "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-01)". 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. March 23, 2010. Archived from the original on June 15, 2010. Retrieved March 25, 2010.
- ^ Britanica. 1984 Edition. Vol. IX, p. 879
- ^ "Poynette, Wisconsin". City of Temple History. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
- ^ Texas State Historical Commission. "Temple, Texas Historical Marker".
- ^ "Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum website". Rrhm.org. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ Bureau, U.S. Census. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
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- ^ "US Gazetteer Files 2016-Places-Texas". US Census. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- Weather.com. The Weather Channel. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ "QuickFacts: Temple city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
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- ^ "Home". Mclaneco.com. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ "Texas Independent School District". Texas Independent School District. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
- ^ "Geographic Information Systems School Map". City of Temple. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
- ^ "St. Mary's Catholic School". St. Mary's Catholic School. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
- ^ "Holy Trinity Catholic High School". Holy Trinity Catholic High School. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
- ^ "Central Texas Christian School". Central Texas Christian School. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
- ^ "Temple, Texas". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
- ^ "FM Query Results". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
- ^ "AM Query Results". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
- ^ "Temple, Texas Radio Stations". Radio Lineup. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
- ^ "Broadcast-Temple, TX". TVTV.us.
- ^ "Temple, Texas Channel lineups". TVTV.com. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
- ^ ftp://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/stimulus/t_bone.pdf
- ^ "Temple, Texas Mayor Bill Jones on "T-Bone" high speed rail". Trains4america.wordpress.com. June 18, 2009. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ "Texas Awarded $5.6 M For High-Speed Rail Grant". Nbcdfw.com. October 28, 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ "Bryan City Council Gets Update On High Speed Rail Project". Kbtx.com. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ "Contact Us Archived 2010-07-25 at the Wayback Machine." Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board. Retrieved on June 3, 2010.
- ^ "Parole Division Region IV Archived 2011-09-04 at the Wayback Machine." Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retrieved on May 21, 2010.
- ^ "Property Search Results > 110482 STATE OF TEXAS for Year 2017". Bell County Appraisal District. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
- ^ Post Office Location – TEMPLE Archived 2010-05-22 at the Wayback Machine United States Postal Service. Retrieved on May 21, 2010.
External links
- Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 26 (11th ed.). 1911. p. 603. .
- City of Temple official website
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple
- Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center