Templeton is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. The population was 4,687 at the 2000 census. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... San Luis Obispo County is a county located on the central Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California, between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...

Geography and climate

Geography

Templeton is located at 35°33′14″N, 120°42′34″W (35.553847, -120.709469)^GR1. It is approximately five miles south of Paso Robles and five miles north of Atascadero along U.S. 101. California Highway 46 intersects U.S. 101 on the north edge of the town. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Paso Robles (full name: El Paso de Robles) is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. ... Atascadero is a city located in San Luis Obispo County, California, half way between San Francisco and Los Angeles. ... This U.S. Highway article needs to be cleaned up to conform to both a higher standard of article quality and accepted design standards outlined in the WikiProject U.S. Highways. ... California State Route 46, is an east-west highway from the Pacific coast of California at Cambria, California through the western part of the southern San Joaquin Valley, intersecting California State Highway 99 about five miles east of Wasco It has an interchange with Interstate 5 near Lost Hills. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.3 km² (4.7 mi²), all land. However, much of the surrounding unincorporated area between Atascadero and Paso Robles also considers itself part of Templeton, and U.S. mail is addressed likewise. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Climate

Templeton has a Mediterranean climate that is characterized by mild winters and dry summers. The area usually has low humidity. Rain generally falls only between November and March, with the rainy season tapering off almost completely by the end of April. A Mediterranean climate is a climate that resembles the climate of the lands bordering the Mediterranean Sea. ...

History

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• http://www.templetonchamber.com/home.htm
• http://www.templeton-ca.us/history.html

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 4,687 people, 1,548 households, and 1,247 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 381.8/km² (989.2/mi²). There were 1,588 housing units at an average density of 129.4/km² (335.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.36% White, 1.17% African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 3.63% from other races, and 3.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.82% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 1,548 households out of which 49.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.33. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...

In the CDP the population was spread out with 33.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $53,438, and the median income for a family was $58,750. Males had a median income of $41,268 versus $32,034 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,671. About 6.3% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Notable residents

Notable residents of Templeton include:

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Other information

Many wineries operate the Templeton part of North San Luis Obispo County wine country.

There is a Hospital, Twin Cities, that provides services to most of North San Luis Obispo County. The four largest parts of the economy are the hospital, the school, the wine and agriculture brought in from the country-side, and the business on Main Street.

References

• http://www.templetonchamber.com/home.htm
• http://www.templeton-ca.us/history.html

External links

• Templeton Chamber of Commerce
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