Temple, Georgia

Temple is a city in Carroll and Haralson counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 4,228 at the 2010 census,[5] up from 2,383 in 2000 (a 77% increase).

Temple, Georgia
City
Temple City Hall
Location in Carroll County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33°44′9″N 85°1′38″W
Country	United States
State	Georgia
Counties	Carroll, Haralson
Area [1]
• Total	6.90 sq mi (17.87 km^2)
• Land	6.81 sq mi (17.64 km^2)
• Water	0.09 sq mi (0.23 km^2)
Elevation	1,171 ft (357 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	4,228
• Estimate  (2019)[2]	4,795
• Density	704.22/sq mi (271.89/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	30179
Area code(s)	770
FIPS code	13-75832[3]
GNIS feature ID	0333205[4]
Website	www.templega.us

History

The name "Temple" was adopted in 1883 when the railroad was extended to the settlement, after one Mr. Temple, a railroad official.[6] The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Temple as a town in 1883.[7]

Geography

Temple is located in northeastern Carroll County at 33°44′9″N 85°1′38″W (33.735723, -85.027298).[8] A very small portion of the city extends west into Haralson County. U.S. Route 78 passes just south of the center of town, leading east 6 miles (10 km) to Villa Rica and west 7 miles (11 km) to Bremen. Interstate 20 passes through the southernmost part of the town, with access from Exit 19, and leads east 38 miles (61 km) to Atlanta and west 48 miles (77 km) to Oxford, Alabama. Carrollton, the county seat, is 12 miles (19 km) south via Highway 113.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Temple has a total area of 6.9 square miles (17.9 km²), of which 6.8 square miles (17.6 km²) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.2 km²), or 1.38%, is water.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1890	246		—
1900	397		61.4%
1910	711		79.1%
1920	621		−12.7%
1930	573		−7.7%
1940	624		8.9%
1950	676		8.3%
1960	788		16.6%
1970	864		9.6%
1980	1,520		75.9%
1990	1,870		23.0%
2000	2,383		27.4%
2010	4,228		77.4%
Est. 2019	4,795	[2]	13.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,383 people, 864 households, and 664 families residing in the city. The population density was 352.3 people per square mile (136.1/km²). There were 956 housing units at an average density of 141.3 per square mile (54.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.47% White, 13.72% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.80% of the population.

There were 864 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,063, and the median income for a family was $40,679. Males had a median income of $34,028 versus $22,963 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,301. About 5.5% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Temple city, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
6. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. pp. 223–224. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
7. Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. Clark & Hines, State Printers. 1883. p. 301.
8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

External links

• City of Temple official website