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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Killen

Alabama · 1,139 residents · 2.025 sq mi
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Killen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $27,096. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $51,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,139
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
562 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.6
−13%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
9881K1K1K2K1990201020202024Killen
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,096
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,203 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,426
−42%vs 2000
vs $17,872 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.0%
+4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$392
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $488 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.5% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,055)
Black2.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(29)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(143)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,128)
Black1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(27)
Diversity Score
2
−81%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.5%
−10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Killen, Alabama?

Killen, Alabama has about 1,139 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Killen, Alabama?

The typical household in Killen, Alabama earns about $27,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Killen, Alabama expensive?

In Killen, Alabama, the median home is worth about $51,600, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Killen, Alabama?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Killen, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Killen, Alabama?

About 10.0% of people in Killen, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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