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Temple, Texas is a city located in Bell County in central Texas, about 70 miles north of Austin. With a population of 76,277 as of the 2020 census, it is the 38th largest city in Texas. Temple was founded in 1881 as a railroad junction between the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway and the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. It was originally named Temple Junction but was later shortened to Temple. The city was named after Bernard Moore Temple, who worked to bring the railroad through the area.

History

The area around Temple was first settled in the 1840s. The town itself was founded in 1881 and incorporated in 1882. Temple was a major railroad junction and became a center of cotton farming and cattle ranching. In 1926, the city's Santa Fe Park opened, offering recreational opportunities and helping to establish Temple as a regional tourist destination. During World War II, the Temple railroad yard served as a major switching center for troop movements. In the 1950s the economy diversified with the addition of agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. Scott & White Memorial Hospital opened in Temple in 1903 and became one of the largest teaching hospitals in the country. Today, the local economy continues to be based around rail transportation, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and agribusiness.

For more history of Temple, visit the Temple, Texas Wikipedia page.

Population

As of the 2020 US Census, Temple had a population of 76,277 people. The racial makeup of the city is 61.2% White, 20.9% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 11.0% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. 24.4% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median age in Temple is 32.8 years. 22.5% of the population is under 18 years and 13.3% is over 65 years. There are 28,930 households with an average of 2.53 people per household.

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of the top attractions and landmarks in Temple include:

The GPS coordinates for some notable landmarks in Temple are:

Transportation

The main form of public transportation in Temple is the Cotton Belt bus system operated by the Hill Country Transit District. It provides bus routes throughout the city of Temple. Temple is also served by the Temple Amtrak station, providing passenger rail service on Amtrak's Texas Eagle line.

Temple is located along Interstate 35, which connects the city to Waco, Austin, and San Antonio. Other major highways serving the city include US Highway 190 and US Highway 77.

The Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL) provides air service to the region, located 5 miles southeast of Temple. The airport offers daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth.

Economy and Major Employers

Some of the major industries and employers in Temple include:

For more on Temple's economy and major employers, visit the Temple Economic Development Corporation website.

Education

Public education in Temple is provided by the Temple Independent School District, which operates 13 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 2 high schools, and an alternative education program. Some of the high schools in Temple include Temple High School and Texas College Prep Academy. There are also several private schools in the city.

Higher education institutions located in Temple include:

Local Resources

Here are some other useful local resources in Temple:




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