Temple, Oklahoma
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Temple is a town located in Cotton County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,146.
Geography
Temple is located at 34°16'16" North, 98°14'5" West (34.271175, -98.234785)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²). 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,146 people, 488 households, and 301 families residing in the town. The population density is 337.8/km² (876.8/mi²). There are 604 housing units at an average density of 178.0/km² (462.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 75.65% White, 11.34% African American, 4.89% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 4.71% from other races, and 3.23% from two or more races. 7.24% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 488 households out of which 27.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% are married couples living together, 12.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% are non-families. 34.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.27 and the average family size is 2.93.
In the town the population is spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $18,864, and the median income for a family is $24,688. Males have a median income of $26,806 versus $17,708 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,448. 29.5% of the population and 22.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 43.3% of those under the age of 18 and 20.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.