Templeton, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 213, Templeton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Templeton is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Armstrong County. The total population is 213. It ranks as the 1700th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Templeton is 42.3 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Templeton is $54,659. This is 30% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $82,300. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Templeton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Templeton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.2% of all residents.

Education

4.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 87% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Templeton, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.