Killeen, TX โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Bell County ยท Texas

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City DNA

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

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Killeen
National Avg
Texas Avg
Population: 75Income: 39Home Value: 20Safety: 100Education: 19Median Age: 50Climate: 50Cost of Living: 52

Quick Stats

Population

156,144

2023 ACS

Median Income

$58,339

2023

Median Home Value

$196,000

2023

Median Rent

$1,147

2023

Median Age

30.0

Unemployment

10.6%

Cost of Living Index

104.3

100 = national avg

Killeen is a city in Bell County, Texas, with a population of 156,144 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Killeen is one of the communities in Texas.

The median household income in Killeen is $58,339, and the median home value is $196,000. The cost of living index is 104.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,147 per month. The unemployment rate is 10.6%, and the median age is 30.0 years.

People & Demographics

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

Population

Total Population

156,144

Male

77,818

49.8%

Female

78,326

50.2%

Median Age

30.0

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

13.2%

High School or Higher

29.6%

Foreign Born

9.3%

Veterans

16.0%

Married

38.0%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.632

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Black

37.9%

Foreign Born

9.3%

White
34.5%
Black
37.9%
Asian
3.9%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
0.8%
Two or More
14.9%
Other
7.5%

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

27.5%

43,002 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

72.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
22,244 (51.7%)
Puerto Rican
13,823 (32.1%)
Cuban
575 (1.3%)
Dominican
1,423 (3.3%)
Salvadoran
654 (1.5%)
Guatemalan
349 (0.8%)
Colombian
589 (1.4%)
Honduran
135 (0.3%)
Ecuadorian
80 (0.2%)
Peruvian
233 (0.5%)
Other Hispanic
2,894 (6.7%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
54 (0.9%)
Chinese
269 (4.4%)
Filipino
1,785 (29.1%)
Vietnamese
825 (13.4%)
Korean
1,258 (20.5%)
Japanese
233 (3.8%)
Cambodian
375 (6.1%)
Hmong
38 (0.6%)
Thai
120 (2.0%)
Laotian
135 (2.2%)
Other Asian
1,039 (16.9%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
74 (6.2%)
Samoan
130 (10.8%)
Chamorro
724 (60.2%)
Tongan
7 (0.6%)
Other Pacific Islander
266 (22.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
31 (3.5%)
Other Native American
864 (97.1%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

141,519

English Only

76.4%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

24,583 speakers

Limited English

5.5%

Language Distribution

Spanish
24,583 (17.4%)
German
1,565 (1.1%)
Korean
1,254 (0.9%)
Other Languages
1,228 (0.9%)
Tagalog
1,149 (0.8%)
Other Asian
1,076 (0.8%)
Arabic
634 (0.4%)
Vietnamese
610 (0.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
527 (0.4%)
Other Indo-European
426 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

94.5%

Limited English Proficiency

5.5%

Spanish
22.1% limited English
German
6.9% limited English
Korean
48.3% limited English
Other Languages
26.6% limited English
Tagalog
15.9% limited English
Other Asian
16.9% limited English
Arabic
24.8% limited English
Vietnamese
41.3% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
30.4% limited English
Other Indo-European
50.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

24,938

16.0% of population

Disability Rate

69.8%

17,397 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$55,124

Unemployment Rate

9.3%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
66.0%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
44.8%
Vietnam
11.9%
Korea
0.8%
World War II
0.3%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
21.1%
35-54
42.3%
55-64
19.6%
65-74
12.7%
75+
4.3%

Male Veterans

18,487

74.1%

Female Veterans

6,451

25.9%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$55,124

Non-Veteran Income

$26,849

Difference

$28,275

105.3% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

17,397

Without Disability

7,541

Disability Rate

69.8%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

51,560

#1 Ancestry

American

6.3% (9,838)

#2 Ancestry

German

6.0% (9,406)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

3.7% (5,820)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
6.3%
German
6.0%
Irish
3.7%
English
3.0%
European
2.1%
Sub-Saharan African
2.1%
Italian
1.5%
West Indian
1.3%
French
0.9%
Scottish
0.8%
Polish
0.8%
Arab
0.8%
Jamaican
0.7%
Norwegian
0.5%
British
0.4%
Welsh
0.4%
Dutch
0.4%
Scotch-Irish
0.4%
Russian
0.3%
Swedish
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

59,824

Family Households

38,916

65.1%

Married Couples

24,975

41.7%

Non-Family Households

20,908

34.9%

Single Mother Households

10,798

18.0%

Single Father Households

3,143

5.3%

Living Alone

17,553

29.3%

Children Under 18

Total Children

40,688

In Married Couple

22,983

56.5%

With Single Mother

14,807

36.4%

With Single Father

2,898

7.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$68,546

Married Couple Income

$83,920

Single Mother Income

$38,973

Single Father Income

$55,665

Avg Family Size

2.6

Avg Non-Family Size

2.4

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

3,534

Grandparents Responsible

1,496

Economy

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

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$58,339

-20% vs national

Per Capita Income

$29,165

-22% vs national

Poverty Rate

17.2%

+26% vs national

Gini Index

0.4283

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

10.6%

+103% vs national

SNAP Recipients

15.9%

of households

How Killeen Compares

Killeen vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Killeen is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Killeen. The median household income here is $58,339.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
18.0%
$25-50K
24.2%
$50-75K
20.7%
$75-100K
14.7%
$100-150K
14.7%
$150-200K
4.5%
$200K+
3.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

10.6%

+107% vs TX avg

Labor Force

78,779

Employed

60,328

Mean Commute

22 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

13.2%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

29.6%

of adults 25+

Median Age

30.0

Work from Home

7.6%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

104.3

100 = national avg

+4.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$45,888

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$108,462

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
121.8
Food
94.6
Transportation
96.2
Healthcare
95.7
Utilities
101.1

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 Killeen, TX is $58,339, which is 20.3% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $29,165. The poverty rate of 17.2% is higher than the TX state average of 14.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4283, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 10.6%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 78,779. 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 22 minutes, with 7.6% working from home. About 78.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 104.3, which is 4.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 121.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $45,888 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$220,000

Median List Price

$229,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$135

Days on Market

91

Active Inventory

676

Months of Supply

8.0

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$216,555

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,275

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

17.6%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

13.7%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.2%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
17.6%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
13.7%
Listings with Price Drops
24.0%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 8.3%List Price โ†“ 4.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

85

New Listings

151

Pending Sales

146

Homes Sold โ†“ 55.3%New Listings โ†“ 39.6%Pending โ†“ 41.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$135

Median List $/SF

$136

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 0.0%List $/SF โ†‘ 0.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Killeen, 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 Killeen 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

Killeen vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Killeen 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

$196,000

Median Rent

$1,147

Total Housing Units

65,809

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Owner Occupied

48.6%

Renter Occupied

51.4%

Median Property Tax

$3,218

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,233

Housing Types

Single Family
64.8%
Multi-Family
31.7%
Mobile Home
3.4%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,218

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.64%

of home value

Median Home Value

$196,000

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,753

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,218) by the median home value ($196,000). In Killeen, TX, this works out to an effective rate of 1.64%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Killeen, TX is $220,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 91 days on the market. 17.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 8.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $135. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,275/month. About 48.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1995. There are 65,809 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,218. The effective tax rate is 1.64%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.28

per 1,000 residents

+103% vs national

Property Crime Rate

13.82

per 1,000 residents

-20% vs national

Total Crimes

3,088

2024

Violent Clearance

21%

cases solved

Property Clearance

6%

cases solved

YoY Change

+10.3%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Killeen Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Killeen vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Killeen 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†“ 14.8%Property โ†“ 51.9%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Killeen police solve 40% of murder cases but only 4% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent200.1240.0%
RapeViolent1110.693.6%
RobberyViolent880.5411.4%
Aggravated AssaultViolent6343.9224.3%
BurglaryProperty5073.146.5%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,2687.846.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty4602.856.1%

Killeen, TX reported 853 violent crimes and 2,235 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.28 per 1,000 residents is 102.9% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 21% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,268 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 58.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20248532,2355.2813.82
20237752,8004.7817.29
20228662,7885.4317.47
20219632,7926.1417.81
20201,0462,9656.7719.20
20195833,4323.8422.60
20185773,3363.9022.54
20171,1184,1097.6628.16
20169963,9466.9527.55
20158704,0386.1928.74

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

$4.4M

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$2.1M
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Winter StormApr 2023$690Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021$1.0M$734K
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$1.4M$1.3M
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€”$178K
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 29 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.

Killeen 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. $4,385,297 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

45.7%

9.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.9%

1.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.0%

1.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

17.3%

6.7pp 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

29.1%

Arthritis

21.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.2%

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

20.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.9%

Loneliness

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Lack of Support

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Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

35.2%

Mobility

14.6%

Cognitive

18.5%

Hearing

5.1%

Vision

6.8%

Self-Care

4.7%

Independent Living

10.1%

Killeen has an obesity rate of 45.7%, which is 9.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 17.3% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% 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

5.6 mi

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights5.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Adventhealth Central Texas6.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Cedar Crest Hospital & Rtc13.6 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Canyon Creek Behavioral Health19.0 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Temple Va Medical Center (Va Central Texas Healthcare System)21.6 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Pop. Served

158,583

Violations (5yr)

3

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF KILLEEN151,2610
WEST BELL COUNTY WSC4,7101
CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE KILLEEN2,3302
BELL COUNTY WCID 12370
SHADY LANE SUBDIVISION450

There are 5 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

22 min

-4% vs national

Drive Alone

78.8%

+0% vs national

Public Transit

0.5%

-48% vs national

Work From Home

7.6%

-19% vs national

Carpool

10.7%

Walk / Bike

1.4%

combined

How Killeen's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

14

2023

6-Year Avg

13

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

4

Nighttime

9

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231414040
20221010031
20211516070
20201617410
201979350
2018910240

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

The average commute in Killeen, TX is 22 minutes, which is 4.3% below the national average of 23 minutes. 78.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.6% work from home, which is below the TX state average of 7.8%. 10.7% of workers carpool. 1.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 14 traffic fatalities from 14 fatal crashes. 4 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.6%

of households

No Internet

7.2%

of households

Total Households

59,824

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.6%
Cellular Data Plan
84.6%
Satellite
5.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.3%
No Internet Access
7.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.0%

of households

Smartphone

91.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.7%

of households

Tablet

64.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.0%
Smartphone
91.2%
Desktop / Laptop
83.7%
Tablet
64.9%
Smartphone Only
6.9%
No Computer
4.0%

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

-13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.6ยข

per kWh

-37% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.1ยข

per kWh

-38% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$164

residential

+15% vs 100,000 - 250,000 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).

Killeen vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). 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

5

Population Served

158,583

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF KILLEENCommunityPurchased surface water151,2610
WEST BELL COUNTY WSCCommunityPurchased surface water4,7101
CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE KILLEENCommunityPurchased surface water2,3302
BELL COUNTY WCID 1CommunitySurface water2370
SHADY LANE SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water450

90.0% of households in Killeen have broadband internet access. 73.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.2% of households have no internet access. 6.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 158,583 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

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

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.

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

404

Total Assets

$218.5M

Total Income

$271.8M

Per 10K Residents

25.9

nonprofits

-54.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

20

Median Assets

$173K

Oldest Active

1940

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
101
Human Services
45
Education
32
Youth Development
29
Recreation & Sports
21
Community Improvement
13
Arts & Culture
12
Public Benefit
11
Health Care
9
Philanthropy
9
Animal-Related
7
Mental Health
7
Crime & Legal
5
Housing & Shelter
5
Food & Agriculture
4
Environment
2
Employment
2
Public Safety
2
International
2
Unknown
2
Voluntary Health
1
Mutual Benefit
1
89.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $195.9M of $218.5M total

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 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Killeen

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
METROPLEX ADVENTIST HOSPITAL INCHealth Care$145.6M$204.7M1982
CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE FOUNDATIONEducation$14.8M$711K1992
CLEMENTS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB INCโ€”$12.5M$9.2M1968
ROCK ROSE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$4.4M$1.1M2022
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - CENTRALTEXAS FOUNDATIONEducation$4.3M$595K2008
GREATER VISION COMMUNITY CHURCHReligion$3.4M$1.4M2012
METROPLEX CLINIC PHYSICIANS INCHealth Care$3.4M$4.6M2007
FAMILIES IN CRISIS INCORPORATEDHuman Services$2.7M$7.4M1981
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GREATER CENTRAL TEXAS INCORPORATEDEducation$2.4M$4.0M1992
KILLEEN ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION INCEducation$2.3M$852K2001
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GATESVILLEYouth Development$2.3M$1.1M2013
GREATER KILLEEN FREE CLINIC INCHealth Care$1.9M$1.6M1996
SOUTHWEST BELL COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCโ€”$1.8M$338K1985
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCHousing & Shelter$1.8M$3.1M1987
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CORYELL COUNTYYouth Development$1.6M$436K1995
FIRST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$1.4M$188K2019
HOPE PREGNANCY CENTER INCHealth Care$1.4M$1.4M1980
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LAMPAS INCYouth Development$1.2M$639K2014
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL TEXAS INCYouth Development$1.1M$10.0M2008
TRUE DELIVERANCE MINISTRIESReligion$1.1M$452K2009
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GEORGETOWNYouth Development$873K$453K2008
UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER FT HOOD AREAโ€”$846K$866K1972
FOOD CARE CENTERโ€”$594K$5.3M1988
ACADEMY FOR EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERSEducation$413K$1.1M2014
GOD SEES YOU OUTREACH MINISTRYHuman Services$352K$468K2023
JESUS HOPE AND LOVE MISSIONHuman Services$349K$58K2012
NOBLE GIVING INCArts & Culture$342K$278K2021
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF EAST WILLIAMSON COUNTYYouth Development$335K$481K2019
VIVE LES ARTS SOCIETE OF KILLEEN HARKER HEIGHTS INCArts & Culture$295K$391K1976
RICHARD ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$283K$75K2001
FORT HOOD REGION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONEmployment$233K$179K2017
RESTORATION HOUSE OF GODReligion$207K$158K2007
EXCELLENT COVENANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INCEducation$204K$389K2020
KILLEEN VOLUNTEERS INCHuman Services$192K$198K1994
KILLEEN SISTER CITIES OSAN KOREA COMMITTEE INCORPORATEDEducation$179K$21K2010
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF KILLEEN FOUNDATION INCโ€”$173K$26K1987
KILLEEN POLICE DEPARTMENT LAWENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE FUNDCrime & Legal$159K$58K2008
MAKING & MATURING DISCIPLES INCHuman Services$144K$136K2016
TEXAS CHARGERS INCHuman Services$120K$908K2007
EXCHANGE CLUB CHILD ABUSE PREVEN- TION CENTER-AWARE CENTRAL TEXASโ€”$95K$1.1M1992
GREATER KILLEEN LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$92K$590K2001
BRING EVERYONE IN THE ZONEEducation$90K$1.6M2009
MITZI GIBSON MINISTRIESReligion$70K$29K2021
FRIENDS OF THE PARRIE HAYNES RANCHEnvironment$69K$407K2008
KILLEEN CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATIONReligion$50K$761K1993
KILLEEN CREATORSHuman Services$46K$81K2021
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF FALLS COUNTY TEXAS INCYouth Development$44K$80K2006
HOOFBEATS FOR HEROESHuman Services$36K$135K2017
JAYBIRD LEARNING ACADEMY INCHuman Services$35K$131K2022
HEAVENS HAVEN LEARNING CENTEEducation$21K$97K2020

Killeen, TX has 404 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $218.5M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 101 organizations. 20 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 25.9 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

365

Total Approved

$181.6M

Jobs Supported

3,221

Per 10K Residents

23.4

SBA loans

-73.2% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

89

Top Lender

First National Bank Texas

31 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)90% of all loans

Loans

330

Total Amount

$156.7M

Avg Loan

$474,766

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$119.2M(76%)

Jobs Supported

2,827

50410% of all loans

Loans

35

Total Amount

$24.9M

Avg Loan

$711,571

Median Loan

$521,000

7(a) โ€” 90%504 โ€” 10%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

79

22% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$59.8M

33% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$756,365

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services84 loans
NAICS 72
$78.3M
Retail Trade58 loans
NAICS 44
$19.7M
Other Services48 loans
NAICS 81
$11.5M
Health Care & Social Assistance35 loans
NAICS 62
$16.8M
Construction16 loans
NAICS 23
$4.3M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Havendwell Holiday & Travel Llc1$5.0M
2300 Florence Llc1$5.0M
4s and K Inc1$4.8M
Kn Hospitality Llc1$4.7M
La Quinta Inn1$4.2M
Bell Thoms Group Inc1$4.1M
Kt Hotel Group Llc1$3.9M
Krns L.c.2$3.9M
Platinum Motorcoach Rv & Boat Storage Llc1$3.8M
Robinett Investment Group Llc1$3.4M

Killeen, TX has received 365 SBA loans totaling $181.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 330 loans (90% of the total), supporting 2,827 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 35 loans totaling $24.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Killeen is First National Bank Texas with 31 loans. That works out to 23.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

6

Total Population

201,965

Avg Median Income

$62,773

Avg Home Value

$186,900

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
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
7654956,083$62,536$202,100$1,36394.1
765596,896$72,388$184,600$1,1595.6

Killeen, TX has 6 ZIP codes with a combined population of 201,965. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $62,773. The average median home value is $186,900. The average median monthly rent is $1,138.

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