Harker Heights, TX โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Bell County ยท Texas

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Harker Heights based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Harker Heights
National Avg
Texas Avg
Population: 66Income: 55Home Value: 27Safety: 100Education: 29Median Age: 58Climate: 50Cost of Living: 62

Quick Stats

Population

33,595

2023 ACS

Median Income

$82,685

2023

Median Home Value

$269,000

2023

Median Rent

$1,114

2023

Median Age

35.0

Unemployment

4.7%

Cost of Living Index

124.6

100 = national avg

Harker Heights is a city in Bell County, Texas, with a population of 33,595 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Harker Heights is one of the communities in Texas.

The median household income in Harker Heights is $82,685, and the median home value is $269,000. The cost of living index is 124.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,114 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, and the median age is 35.0 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

33,595

Male

16,228

48.3%

Female

17,367

51.7%

Median Age

35.0

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

20.0%

High School or Higher

34.2%

Foreign Born

9.7%

Veterans

17.5%

Married

39.2%

Avg Household Size

2.8

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.619

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

48.1%

Foreign Born

9.7%

White
48.1%
Black
28.5%
Asian
3.0%
Native American
1.1%
Pacific Islander
2.1%
Two or More
13.0%
Other
4.2%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

22.0%

7,394 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

78.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
4,711 (63.7%)
Puerto Rican
1,124 (15.2%)
Cuban
108 (1.5%)
Dominican
78 (1.1%)
Guatemalan
390 (5.3%)
Colombian
58 (0.8%)
Honduran
24 (0.3%)
Ecuadorian
14 (0.2%)
Peruvian
194 (2.6%)
Other Hispanic
693 (9.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
34 (3.4%)
Filipino
230 (23.0%)
Vietnamese
227 (22.7%)
Korean
287 (28.7%)
Japanese
24 (2.4%)
Thai
37 (3.7%)
Taiwanese
76 (7.6%)
Other Asian
85 (8.5%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
106 (14.7%)
Samoan
92 (12.7%)
Chamorro
17 (2.4%)
Other Pacific Islander
506 (70.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Cherokee
2 (0.5%)
Other Native American
375 (99.7%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

31,123

English Only

82.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

2,986 speakers

Limited English

3.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
2,986 (9.6%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
618 (2.0%)
Other Languages
327 (1.1%)
German
298 (1.0%)
Other Asian
272 (0.9%)
Vietnamese
216 (0.7%)
Korean
198 (0.6%)
Other Indo-European
179 (0.6%)
Tagalog
114 (0.4%)
Arabic
114 (0.4%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

96.4%

Limited English Proficiency

3.6%

Spanish
20.9% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
1.6% limited English
German
23.5% limited English
Other Asian
33.5% limited English
Vietnamese
64.3% limited English
Korean
58.1% limited English
Other Indo-European
11.2% limited English
Tagalog
48.3% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

5,890

17.5% of population

Disability Rate

71.1%

4,186 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$67,488

Unemployment Rate

6.4%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
53.9%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
60.6%
Vietnam
17.9%
Korea
1.3%
World War II
0.1%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
12.4%
35-54
44.6%
55-64
21.1%
65-74
16.9%
75+
5.0%

Male Veterans

4,339

73.7%

Female Veterans

1,551

26.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$67,488

Non-Veteran Income

$33,536

Difference

$33,952

101.2% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

4,186

Without Disability

1,704

Disability Rate

71.1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

17,847

#1 Ancestry

American

10.5% (3,527)

#2 Ancestry

German

9.6% (3,225)

#3 Ancestry

English

4.9% (1,632)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
10.5%
German
9.6%
English
4.9%
Irish
4.3%
Dutch
2.6%
British
2.4%
French
2.4%
Sub-Saharan African
2.2%
Italian
1.9%
Norwegian
1.8%
European
1.8%
Scottish
1.4%
West Indian
1.4%
Polish
1.1%
Jamaican
1.0%
Swedish
0.7%
Portuguese
0.6%
Scotch-Irish
0.5%
Hungarian
0.5%
Arab
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

11,962

Family Households

8,742

73.1%

Married Couples

5,825

48.7%

Non-Family Households

3,220

26.9%

Single Mother Households

2,415

20.2%

Single Father Households

502

4.2%

Living Alone

2,913

24.4%

Children Under 18

Total Children

9,299

In Married Couple

6,084

65.4%

With Single Mother

2,492

26.8%

With Single Father

723

7.8%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$95,791

Married Couple Income

$117,512

Single Mother Income

$38,724

Single Father Income

$44,085

Avg Family Size

2.8

Avg Non-Family Size

2.6

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

699

Grandparents Responsible

389

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$82,685

+13% vs national

Per Capita Income

$37,135

-0% vs national

Poverty Rate

10.4%

-24% vs national

Gini Index

0.4173

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.7%

-10% vs national

SNAP Recipients

13.8%

of households

How Harker Heights Compares

Harker Heights vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Harker Heights is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
11.7%
$25-50K
19.1%
$50-75K
16.9%
$75-100K
13.0%
$100-150K
18.7%
$150-200K
11.8%
$200K+
8.8%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.7%

-8% vs TX avg

Labor Force

16,945

Employed

14,250

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

20.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

34.2%

of adults 25+

Median Age

35.0

Work from Home

9.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

124.6

100 = national avg

+24.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$54,846

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$129,635

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
134.9
Food
113.2
Transportation
126.4
Healthcare
110.6
Utilities
114.9

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$990

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,233

per month

The median household income in Harker Heights, TX is $82,685, which is 12.9% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $37,135. The poverty rate of 10.4% is lower than the TX state average of 14.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4173, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 16,945. 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 77.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 124.6, which is 24.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 134.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $54,846 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$349,000

Median List Price

$327,500

Price Per Sq Ft

$144

Days on Market

138

Active Inventory

146

Months of Supply

5.4

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$293,648

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,526

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

11.1%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

13.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
11.1%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
13.0%
Listings with Price Drops
18.5%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 7.1%List Price โ†“ 9.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

27

New Listings

40

Pending Sales

46

Homes Sold โ†“ 22.9%New Listings โ†“ 20.0%Pending โ†‘ 12.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$144

Median List $/SF

$149

Sale $/SF โ†“ 1.4%List $/SF โ†‘ 3.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Harker Heights, TX? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area, home prices have risen 261.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 127.8%. The 10-year growth rate is 100.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 51.7%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 2.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Killeen-Temple, TX housing market rather than Harker Heights alone.

40yr โ†‘ 261%20yr โ†‘ 127.8%10yr โ†‘ 100.8%5yr โ†‘ 51.7%2yr โ†‘ 2.5%Q2 1985 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Killeen-Temple, TX

Harker Heights vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Harker Heights is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$269,000

Median Rent

$1,114

Total Housing Units

12,803

Vacancy Rate

6.6%

Owner Occupied

62.2%

Renter Occupied

37.8%

Median Property Tax

$3,800

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,659

Housing Types

Single Family
69.8%
Multi-Family
21.3%
Mobile Home
8.9%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,800

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.41%

of home value

Median Home Value

$269,000

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,694

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,800) by the median home value ($269,000). In Harker Heights, TX, this works out to an effective rate of 1.41%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Harker Heights, TX is $349,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 138 days on the market. 11.1% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $144. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,526/month. About 62.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 2000. There are 12,803 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,800. The effective tax rate is 1.41%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.35

per 1,000 residents

-48% vs national

Property Crime Rate

9.90

per 1,000 residents

-42% vs national

Total Crimes

392

2024

Violent Clearance

79%

cases solved

Property Clearance

34%

cases solved

YoY Change

-37.9%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Harker Heights Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Harker Heights vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Harker Heights is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 50.6%Property โ†“ 64.1%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Harker Heights police solve 80% of rape cases but only 16% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent150.4380.0%
RobberyViolent50.1440.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent270.7777.8%
BurglaryProperty631.8115.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty2527.2339.7%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty300.8620.0%

Harker Heights, TX reported 47 violent crimes and 345 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.35 per 1,000 residents is 48.1% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 79% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 252 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 25.9% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024473451.359.90
2023754042.1711.70
2022784582.2913.47
2021633821.8711.32
2020574321.7213.05
2019655292.0016.26
2018637491.9923.62
2017781,0342.5834.18
2016729442.4331.89
2015797982.7327.58

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

91.1

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

91.3

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

29.9

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

60.8

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

23

Public Assistance

$9.4M

Individual Assistance

$5.1M

Most Common Type

Fire

7 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $9.6M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornโ€ฆ โ†’FloodMay 2024$6.3M$3.4M
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Winter StormApr 2023$690Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021$1.0M$694K
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$1.4M$773K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Ike โ†’HurricaneSep 2008โ€”โ€”
Rein Street Fire โ†’FireJun 2008โ€”โ€”
Wildfires โ†’FireMar 2008โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2007โ€”$254K
Extreme Wildfire Threat โ†’FireJan 2006โ€”โ€”
Rosewood Fire โ†’FireJan 2006โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Rita โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$83Kโ€”
Hurricane Rita โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia โ†’OtherFeb 2003โ€”โ€”
Extreme Fire Hazards โ†’FireSep 1999โ€”โ€”
Reese Creek Fire โ†’FireAug 1999โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Charley โ†’Severe StormAug 1998โ€”โ€”
Extreme Fire Hazard โ†’FireFeb 1996โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 27 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

497

Total Claims Paid

$14,387,626

Avg Claim Payout

$28,949

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

8

Federal Funding

$1,552,936

Properties Protected

5

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

7.18

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
601.2: Generators - Regular3$0
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine1$295,622
91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW1$0
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts1$243,052
402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges)1$1,762

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Harker Heights has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, tornado, lightning. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (7 declarations). 497 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,416,496 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,116,313 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.9%

5.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.4%

0.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.1%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.5%

2.9pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

31.5%

Arthritis

22.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.4%

Loneliness

โ€”

Lack of Support

โ€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

31.4%

Mobility

13.4%

Cognitive

15.4%

Hearing

5.5%

Vision

5.3%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

8.2%

Harker Heights has an obesity rate of 41.9%, which is 5.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 13.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Seton Medical Center Harker He...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Seton Medical Center Harker HeightsIn cityAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Adventhealth Central Texas5.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Cedar Crest Hospital & Rtc8.4 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Canyon Creek Behavioral Health14.1 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Temple Va Medical Center (Va Central Texas Healthcare System)17.0 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

34,834

Violations (5yr)

9

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF HARKER HEIGHTS34,8340
CENTRAL TEXAS WSCโ€”9

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 9 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

77.6%

-1% vs national

Public Transit

0.1%

-92% vs national

Work From Home

9.0%

-3% vs national

Carpool

10.4%

Walk / Bike

0.5%

combined

How Harker Heights's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

4

2023

5-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

3

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202344000
202233000
202111000
201911100
201811000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Harker Heights, TX covers travel times and transportation modes. 77.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 9.0% work from home, which is above the TX state average of 7.8%. 10.4% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 4 traffic fatalities from 4 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.3%

of households

No Internet

5.9%

of households

Total Households

11,962

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
78.3%
Cellular Data Plan
86.6%
Satellite
7.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.7%
No Internet Access
5.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.2%

of households

Smartphone

94.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.5%

of households

Tablet

71.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.2%
Smartphone
94.0%
Desktop / Laptop
88.5%
Tablet
71.9%
Smartphone Only
6.1%
No Computer
2.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.9ยข

per kWh

-22% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.6ยข

per kWh

-45% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.1ยข

per kWh

-48% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$164

residential

+12% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

12% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Harker Heights vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

34,834

Violations (5yr)

9

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF HARKER HEIGHTSCommunityPurchased surface water34,8340
CENTRAL TEXAS WSCCommunitySurface water09

92.8% of households in Harker Heights have broadband internet access. 78.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.9% of households have no internet access. 6.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 34,834 people. A total of 9 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Harker Heights is located in Bell County, TX. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Harker Heights.

Election Overview

Source: Bell County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

53,973

41.3%

GOP Votes

75,161

57.6%

Total Votes

130,557

Margin

R+16.2%

Shift from 2020

R+7.7pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+16.2%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202453,97375,161130,55741.3%57.6%R+16.2
202057,01467,893127,37544.8%53.3%R+8.5
201637,60851,78093,99940.0%55.1%R+15.1

In the 2024 presidential election, Bell County recorded 130,557 total votes. Republicans won the county with 57.6% of the vote compared to 41.3% for Democrats, a margin of R+16.2%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+7.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Bell County has shifted 1.2 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

6

Total Assets

$2.3M

Total Income

$1.6M

Per 10K Residents

1.8

nonprofits

-97.3% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

1

Median Assets

$654K

Oldest Active

2007

ruling year

Newest Org

2024

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
2
Education
1
Mental Health
1
Food & Agriculture
1
Philanthropy
1

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Harker Heights

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
JSL FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.6M$1.3M2013
FRIENDS OF CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERYHuman Services$654K$213K2007
SKIPCHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTOEducation$20K$75K2008

Harker Heights, TX has 6 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $2.3M. The most common category is Human Services, with 2 organizations. 1 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 1.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 2007.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

90

Total Approved

$31.9M

Jobs Supported

839

Per 10K Residents

26.8

SBA loans

-51.1% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

39

Top Lender

First National Bank Texas

7 loans

Top Industry

Other Services

Data Span

1995โ€“2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)86% of all loans

Loans

77

Total Amount

$23.6M

Avg Loan

$305,964

Median Loan

$165,000

SBA Guaranteed

$17.7M(75%)

Jobs Supported

660

50414% of all loans

Loans

13

Total Amount

$8.3M

Avg Loan

$641,462

Median Loan

$584,000

7(a) โ€” 86%504 โ€” 14%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

18

20% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$8.7M

27% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$480,589

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Other Services15 loans
NAICS 81
$5.6M
Accommodation & Food Services15 loans
NAICS 72
$5.8M
Retail Trade14 loans
NAICS 44
$8.0M
Health Care & Social Assistance13 loans
NAICS 62
$2.2M
Professional & Technical Services5 loans
NAICS 54
$1.6M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Mountain Creek Business Llc1$2.9M
Md Knights Way Enterprises Inc1$1.4M
Dr. Jeff A. Jones Dba Pet Medical Center1$1.4M
Md Knights Way Enterprises Inc. Dba Gateway Food Mart #41$1.3M
Aliza Business Inc.1$1.3M
Escapology of Killeen Inc1$1.2M
Texas Boat World2$1.1M
Tunnel Wash Management Ii, Llc1$988K
Days Inn Motel1$974K
Vishal Properties Ltd1$958K

Harker Heights, TX has received 90 SBA loans totaling $31.9M in approved funding between 1995 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 77 loans (86% of the total), supporting 660 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 13 loans totaling $8.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Harker Heights is First National Bank Texas with 7 loans. That works out to 26.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

7

Total Population

200,191

Avg Median Income

$71,402

Avg Home Value

$225,043

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
7651344,855$82,366$260,200$1,216108.3
7654118,571$36,739$97,500$8584.9
7654253,631$72,891$228,500$1,23763.0
7654333,713$51,239$140,700$1,09935.6
7654833,071$80,847$268,000$1,11316.1
765596,896$72,388$184,600$1,1595.6
765719,454$103,341$395,800$1,172125.0

Harker Heights, TX has 7 ZIP codes with a combined population of 200,191. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $71,402. The average median home value is $225,043. The average median monthly rent is $1,122.

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