Killeen, TX
KILLEEN, TEXAS: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 1.6.21)
AGE IN KILLEEN, TEXAS
| Age Range | Population | Percent |
| 20 to 24 years | 13,416 | 9.4% |
| 25 to 29 years | 15,880 | 11.1% |
| 30 to 34 years | 13,843 | 9.7% |
| 35 to 39 years | 9,613 | 6.7% |
| 40 to 44 years | 9,257 | 6.5% |
| 45 to 49 years | 7,345 | 5.1% |
| 50 to 54 years | 7,450 | 5.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6,280 | 4.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5,039 | 3.5% |
| 65 to 69 years | 3,368 | 2.4% |
| 70 to 74 years | 2,060 | 1.4% |
| 75 to 79 years | 1,454 | 1.0% |
| 80 to 84 years | 950 | 0.7% |
| 85+ years | 655 | 0.5% |
The median age in Killeen is 28.6 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN KILLEEN, TEXAS
| Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
| White | 62,784 | 43.9% |
| Black or African American | 55,339 | 38.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,430 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 5,326 | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,989 | 1.4% |
| Other | 7,011 | 4.9% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN KILLEEN, TEXAS
| Education Level | Population | Percent |
| Less than 9th grade | 2,836 | 3.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4,360 | 5.2% |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | 20,614 | 24.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 28,281 | 34.0% |
| Associate’s degree | 11,043 | 13.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 11,369 | 13.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4,691 | 5.6% |
| High school graduate or higher | 75,998 | 91.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16,060 | 19.3% |
| Less than Bachelor’s degree | 67,134 | 80.7% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN KILLEEN, TEXAS
| Annual Household Income | Percent |
| Less than $10,000 | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.4% |
Median household income: $50,418
Mean household income: $60,229
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN KILLEEN, TEXAS
| Education Level | Average Income |
| Less than high school graduate | $20,463 |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | $26,396 |
| Some college or Associate’s degree | $32,008 |
| Bachelor’s degree | $46,564 |
| Graduate or professional degree | $54,644 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN KILLEEN, TEXAS
| Population | Percent | |
| Population 15+ years | 105,315 | NA |
| Never married | 32,696 | 31.0% |
| Now married (except separated) | 54,661 | 51.9% |
| Separated | 2,804 | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4,386 | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 10,768 | 10.2% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN KILLEEN, TEXAS
| Population | Percent | |
| Living beneath poverty line | 19,711 | 13.8% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN KILLEEN, TEXAS
| Owner-occupied housing units | 22,846 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 29,041 |
| Single-family detached units | 38,074 |
| Homeownership rate | 44.0% |
| Vacancy rate | 13.6% |
| Renters rate | 56.0% |
| Average housing value | $147,216 |
| Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $917 |
| Average rent | $771 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN KILLEEN, TEXAS
| Average income | $60,229 |
| Average household size | 2.75 |
| Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 68.8% |
| Percent disabled | 13.6% |
| Percent with health coverage | 88.3% |
| Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 21.9 |
| Percent workers using public transportation | 0.7% |
| Percent veterans | 28.2% |
| Percent foreign born | 9.3% |
| Percent speaking Spanish at home | 4.4% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN KILLEEN, TEXAS
| Total consumer expenditures per household | $53,696.70 |
| Alcoholic beverages | $410.76 |
| Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $245.25 |
| Beer consumed away from home | $73.81 |
| Wine consumed away from home | $31.85 |
| Apparel & services | $1,604.83 |
| Men’s apparel | $304.02 |
| Women’s apparel | $512.91 |
| Children’s apparel | $271.91 |
| Boys’ apparel | $89.47 |
| Girls’ apparel | $100.44 |
| Footwear | $368.48 |
| Dining out (food away from home) | $2,769.40 |
| Dining out – Breakfast | $279.87 |
| Dining out – Lunch | $875.75 |
| Dining out – Dinner | $1,268.76 |
| Education | $1,052.31 |
| Entertainment / recreation | $2,295.12 |
| Club membership fees | $157.47 |
| Dating services | $0.57 |
| Pet food | $180.21 |
| Pet services | $45.85 |
| Food consumed at home | $3,806.75 |
| Bakery products consumed at home | $499.72 |
| Dairy products consumed at home | $386.58 |
| Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $740.20 |
| Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $841.08 |
| Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $373.79 |
| Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,339.15 |
| Health care | $4,114.31 |
| Medical services | $779.15 |
| Nonprescription drugs | $102.57 |
| Household Services | $1,460.17 |
| Care for the elderly and handicapped | $43.56 |
| Lawn and garden services | $289.33 |
| Housekeeping services | $115.18 |
| PC repair | $4.90 |
| Housing | $16,812.33 |
| Home improvements | $1,681.41 |
| Utilities, fuel, and public services | $3,546.27 |
| Phone services | $1,311.09 |
| Water | $537.97 |
| Life and other insurance | $289.64 |
| Pensions and social security | $5,760.78 |
| Personal care products and services | $660.08 |
| Hair care products | $79.04 |
| Personal care products | $278.66 |
| Local transportation | $6,397.93 |
| Gasoline | $1,695.47 |
| Vehicle maintenance and repair | $853.69 |
| Travel | $1,518.20 |
| Airline fares | $371.69 |
| Auto / truck rental on trips | $18.24 |
| Lodging on trips | $402.04 |
| Food and drink on trips | $371.43 |
| Entertainment on trips | $131.45 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN BELL COUNTY (home to KILLEEN, TEXAS)
| % with any debt in collections | 42% |
| Average debt in collections | $2,706 |
| % with medical debt in collections | 16% |
| Average medical debt in collections | $958 |
| % with student loan debt | 20% |
| Average student loan debt | $15,210 |
| Average monthly student loan payment | $149 |
| % with auto debt | 42% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN KILLEEN, TEXAS
| Year | Population | Percent |
| January 2019 | 2,994 | 5.3% |
| February 2019 | 2,622 | 4.6% |
| March 2019 | 2,409 | 4.3% |
| April 2019 | 2,092 | 3.7% |
| May 2019 | 2,222 | 3.9% |
| June 2019 | 2,624 | 4.6% |
| July 2019 | 2,713 | 4.8% |
| August 2019 | 2,621 | 4.6% |
| September 2019 | 2,482 | 4.4% |
| October 2019 | 2,423 | 4.2% |
| November 2019 | 2,398 | 4.2% |
| December 2019 | 2,312 | 4.0% |
| January 2020 | 2,548 | 4.4% |
| February 2020 | 2,458 | 4.3% |
| March 2020 | 3,486 | 6.1% |
| April 2020 | 7,303 | 13.6% |
| May 2020 | 7,306 | 13.3% |
| June 2020 | 5,262 | 9.4% |
| July 2020 | 4,965 | 8.8% |
| August 2020 | 4,400 | 7.6% |
| September 2020 | 5,207 | 9.0% |
| October 2020 | 4,326 | 7.6% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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