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Killeen, Texas
Killeen, city, in Bell County, Texas. Killeen had 161,883 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 153,095 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 158,159 (±50). GEOID 4839148.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
161,883
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 153,095 · ACS 2020-2024: 158,159 ±50
Median household income
$60,977
±$1,928 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$215,400
±$5,314 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,208
±$27 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Killeen and what county is it in?
Killeen is a city in Bell County, Texas. It covers 54.6 square miles of land, 2,803 residents per square mile in 2020.
Killeen is in the Killeen-Temple, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Killeen, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 161,883 people lived in Killeen on July 1, 2025, up 5.7% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 153,095 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 158,159 (±50).
| Measure | Killeen | Bell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 158,159 ±50 | 386,897 | +12,473 |
| Households | 59,769 ±1,068 | 142,305 | +6,406 |
| Average household size | 2.64 ±0.05 | 2.65 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 65,793 ±839 | 155,018 | +4,918 |
Killeen's population since 2000
From 86,911 in 2000 to 161,883 in 2025: up 86.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Killeen as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Killeen?
The median resident of Killeen is 30.3 years old; 29.3% are under 18 and 8.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 35.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 27.2%. 9.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Killeen | Bell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.3 ±0.4 | 32.3 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 29.3% ±0.8 pts | 27.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.4% ±0.5 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±0.8 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.2% ±1.3 pts | 26.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 25.6% ±1.1 pts | 42.4% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 35.5% ±1.5 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±0.6 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±1.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.6% ±0.8 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.0% ±1.5 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 23.3% ±1.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4% ±1.0 pts | 15.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.3% ±1.2 pts | 14.0% | +3.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1% ±0.8 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.9% ±1.9 pts | 27.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0% ±0.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.1% ±1.8 pts | 79.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.9% ±1.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Killeen earn?
Half of Killeen's 59,769 households earn less than $60,977 a year (±$1,928), against $68,865 in Bell County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $61,079 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Killeen | Bell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,977 ±$1,928 | $68,865 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,539 ±$2,928 | $89,510 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,531 ±$1,089 | $34,279 | +$1,378 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4% ±1.6 pts | 14.5% | +2.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.0% ±3.4 pts | 20.4% | +6.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.5% ±1.2 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% ±0.6 pts | 96.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.3% ±1.3 pts | 90.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Killeen?
Owners occupy 49.5% of Killeen's occupied homes and renters 50.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $215,400 by its owner (±$5,314). The median renter pays $1,208 a month including utilities, and 42.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Killeen | Bell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $215,400 ±$5,314 | $241,000 | +$60,086 |
| Median gross rent | $1,208 ±$27 | $1,224 | +$72 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.9% ±3.5 pts | 41.1% | +7.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,559 ±$49 | $1,722 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 49.5% ±1.5 pts | 56.5% | +5.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 50.5% ±1.5 pts | 43.5% | – |
| Housing units | 65,793 ±839 | 155,018 | +4,918 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8% ±1.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.2% ±1.5 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% ±0.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6% ±0.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.1% ±1.4 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% ±0.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Killeen building?
Builders took permits for 910 new housing units in Killeen in 2025 (490 in single-family houses), 5.6 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Killeen work and get to work?
78.0% of Killeen's workers drive alone and 7.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.7%.
| Measure | Killeen | Bell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.9% ±1.2 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.7% ±1.3 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0% ±1.7 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4% ±1.5 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.8% ±1.0 pts | 9.4% | +4.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.5 min ±1.0 | 23.9 min | +3.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Killeen?
35 census tracts lie mostly in Killeen, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $20,306 (Tract 235) to $113,862 (Tract 224.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 225.04Bell County | 9,058 | $92,660 |
| Tract 231.16Bell County | 7,284 | $88,194 |
| Tract 224.02Bell County | 7,889 | $113,862 |
| Tract 231.18Bell County | 7,062 | $75,423 |
| Tract 224.01Bell County | 6,331 | $47,302 |
| Tract 230.01Bell County | 6,074 | $77,845 |
| Tract 231.11Bell County | 6,293 | $87,837 |
| Tract 221.03Bell County | 5,481 | $63,895 |
| Tract 231.15Bell County | 5,230 | $77,135 |
| Tract 231.10Bell County | 5,112 | $34,780 |
| Tract 231.12Bell County | 5,049 | $57,834 |
| Tract 231.17Bell County | 5,136 | $78,384 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Killeen) · Census block assignment files
How does Killeen compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Killeen is the 163rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 20th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Killeen ranks 570th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 20th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 341st | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 111th | 979 |
| Median household income | 570th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 575th | 978 |
| Median home value | 443rd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 367th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 306th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 424th | 877 |
| Median age | 865th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 920th | 973 |
| Work from home | 416th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 500th | 976 |
Killeen's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Killeen with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Killeen?
3 of the 57 figures for Killeen on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Killeen are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Killeen.