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Killeen

Texas · 153,095 residents · 54.628 sq mi
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Killeen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,335. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,000. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153,095
+76%since 2000
from 86,911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,803 / sq mi
+76%since 2000
from 1,591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.9
+12%since 2000
from 26.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
54K82K111K139K168K1990201020202024Killeen
2024158K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,335
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,461 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,871
+56%since 2000
from $15,323 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$948
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
53.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+25%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(34,570)
Black32.5%(28,267)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(15,469)
Asian4.2%(3,669)
Other0%
Diversity Score83.2%(72,314)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.1%(36,955)
Black35.3%(54,109)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(41,425)
Asian3.8%(5,764)
Other7.3%(11,179)
Diversity Score90.5%(138,511)
Diversity Score
90
+9%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Killeen, Texas?

Killeen, Texas has about 153,095 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Killeen, Texas?

The typical household in Killeen, Texas earns about $50,335 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Killeen, Texas expensive?

In Killeen, Texas, the median home is worth about $132,000, and the typical rent is about $948 a month.

How educated are people in Killeen, Texas?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Killeen, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Killeen, Texas?

About 15.1% of people in Killeen, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Killeen, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Killeen, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89,560 residents, a change of about 141 percent over that period.

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

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