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Harker Heights

Texas · 33,097 residents · 15.624 sq mi
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Harker Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,685. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $200,700. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,097
+91%since 2000
from 17,308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,118 / sq mi
+91%since 2000
from 1,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+14%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K17K23K30K36K1990201020202024Harker Heights
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,685
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,947 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,833
+54%since 2000
from $20,061 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+21%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(11,343)
Black14.6%(2,535)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(2,153)
Asian3.5%(605)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(10,684)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(13,715)
Black21.7%(7,198)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(7,359)
Asian4.6%(1,522)
Other6.6%(2,177)
Diversity Score88.2%(29,183)
Diversity Score
88
+43%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harker Heights, Texas?

Harker Heights, Texas has about 33,097 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harker Heights, Texas?

The typical household in Harker Heights, Texas earns about $73,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harker Heights, Texas expensive?

In Harker Heights, Texas, the median home is worth about $200,700, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in Harker Heights, Texas?

About 35.2% of adults age 25 and over in Harker Heights, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harker Heights, Texas?

About 9.5% of people in Harker Heights, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harker Heights, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Harker Heights, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,256 residents, a change of about 158 percent over that period.

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

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