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emple City is a city in Los Angeles County, California. The population was 33,377 at the 2000 census.

While white people compose the largest ethnic group in Temple City, Temple City is part of a cluster of cities (along with Arcadia, Rosemead, Monterey Park, San Marino, and San Gabriel) in the west San Gabriel Valley with a large Asian population. In particular, a growing Mandarin-speaking expatriate population from Taiwan call Temple City home. There are more than 50 bridal gown shops and other wedding-related businesses (for example, photography) owned by Taiwanese immigrants along the stretch of the downtown area on Las Tunas Drive.

Temple City is located at 34°6′10″N 118°3′29″W? / ?34.10278°N 118.05806°W? / 34.10278; -118.05806 (34.102641, -118.057979).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10.4 km²), all of it land.

As of the census of 2000, there were 33,377 people, 11,338 households, and 8,662 families residing in the city. The population density was 8,313.8 people per square mile (3,213.7/km²). There were 11,674 housing units at an average density of 2,907.8/sq mi (1,124.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 48.73% White, 0.92% African American, 0.44% Native American, 38.89% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 7.48% from other races, and 3.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.48% of the population.

There were 11,338 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,722, and the median income for a family was $54,455. Males had a median income of $39,365 versus $32,103 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,267. About 7.2% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

In the state legislature Temple City is located in the 21st Senate District, represented by Democrat Jack Scott, and in the 44th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Anthony J. Portantino. Federally, Temple City is located in California's 29th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +12 and is represented by Democrat Adam Schiff.

Walter P. Temple (June 7, 1870 - ), the son of Pliny Fisk Temple and William Workman's daughter Antonia Margarita Workman, was born on Rancho La Merced. Temple purchased 400 acres (2 km) of land four miles (6 km) east of San Gabriel which had been part of Lucky Baldwin's Rancho Santa Anita. Envisioning a community where people of medium income could afford to live and own their homes, Temple divided the area into lots and laid out the park facing Las Tunas Drive. He named other streets after those close and dear to the family, such as Workman, Kauffman, Temple and Agnes. Bond issues initiated by Temple were responsible for street paving and electrification. Temple also petitioned the Pacific Electric Railway Company to extend its Los Angeles to Alhambra line to a depot adjacent to Temple City Park. Residents and merchants attributed the steady growth of Temple City to the extensions of the railway to the community.

In 1936, the town officially was designated Temple City (it was originally called "Town of Temple", but the Postmaster General demanded a name change because the mail was instead being directed to the Phoenix suburb of Tempe), but remained a City in name only until after the post-World War II population explosion and incorporation of the community on May 23, 1960.

Today, there are more than 50 bridal gown shops and other wedding-related businesses (for example, photography) owned by Taiwanese immigrants along the stretch of the downtown area on Las Tunas Drive. It is very notable receiving business from many states.

Also, it is to be noted that even though the chain no longer has a store within city limits, Winchell's Donuts originated in Temple City, opening on October 8, 1948. In addition, in the 1970s, Temple City was home to Pete & Jake's Hot Rod Repair, famous for custom cars (such as The California Kid).

Fire protection in Temple City is provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department with ambulance transport by Guardian Ambulance Service. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement, operating out of Temple Station.

The annual Temple City Camellia Festival takes place in February. Celebration begins with a parade down Las Tunas Drive on Saturday ending at the Civic Center where games booths, rides, food stalls and entertainment is provided.

The annual Saint Luke's Festival takes place in the St. Luke Catholic Church in April. Game booths, rides and food stalls are offered to the community.

Related articles: Oak Avenue Intermediate School, Temple City High School

There are a total of 6 schools in Temple City — 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The eastern schools are La Rosa and Cloverly Elementary School. The central school is Longden Elementary school. The schools located in the west are Emperor Elementary School, Oak Avenue Middle School and Temple City High School.

The Temple City Board of Education labels their district as "A District of Distinguished Schools" because all the schools in the Temple City district have been deemed a distinguished school by the State of California meaning that Temple City Schools are in a higher percentile in categories such as academics, behavior, and other such categories.

There is one school, Cleminson Elementary, physically in the city of Temple City but is part of the El Monte City School District. Additionally, Emperor Elementary School, while part of TCUSD, is physically in the city of San Gabriel.