The 2010 U.S. Census shows that East Templeton has a population of 69.4% Whites, 11.6% Black or African Americans, 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.1% Asian, and 4.0% from two or more races. The city is home to many immigrants of Irish, Scottish, German, and other ethnicities. As a result, the area is considered to be very diverse, with people of all races living here.
During the early 1890s, Albert Crum built the first store building in the city. The original structure was two stories, with the upper story used as a hall until 1888. After that, it became living quarters for the Crum family and was moved to a lot near Sixth and Crocker streets. The lower half of the building was moved one block north to a location where it is now Mc-Phee's Grill.
The population of East Templeton is around 25,518 people. The city's public school system consists of 34 elementary schools, four middle schools, and seven high schools. There are also several learning centers and an adult education component called Night Life. In addition, the city is home to nine colleges and universities, including the renowned Elm Park Community School. The Oread Institute closed in 1934.
The City of East Templeton is the site of many historical events and inventors. In 1879, a homeless man and his girlfriend founded the East Templeton Cold Storage and Warehouse Company. The company later became the largest wire manufacturing facility in the country. As a result, it was the site of some of the most significant inventions in the city. Some of its most prominent residents include Justin White, who invented New England Candlepin bowling in 1879, Esther Howland, who began making Valentine's Day cards in 1847, and Russell Hawes, who created the first envelope folding machine. In 1880, Lee Richmond, the first perfect game in Major League Baseball history, started his career in East Templeton.