Killeen, Upshur County, TX Demographics
What is the population of Killeen?
There are 156,144 residents in Killeen, with a median age of 30. Of this, 49.84% are males and 50.16% are females. US-born citizens make up 82.56% of the resident pool in Killeen, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.66%. Additionally, 3.77% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 116,525 people in Killeen currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 156,144 | 1.6% |
| Male Population | 77,818 | 2.0% |
| Female Population | 78,326 | 1.2% |
Male Population 49.84%
Female Population 50.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 30 | 1.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 128,920 | 2.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 21,330 | 0.1% |
| Not Citizen | 5,894 | -1.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 82.56%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.66%
Not Citizen 3.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,437 | -24.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 19,441 | -1.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 6,880 | -6.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 8,733 | -8.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 116,525 | 3.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.94%
Moved from Same County 12.71%
Moved from Same State 4.5%
Moved from Different State 5.71%
Same House as Last Year 76.15%
What are the employment statistics in Killeen?
White-collar workers make up 75.53% of the working population in Killeen, while blue-collar employees account for 24.47%. There are also 8,218 entrepreneurs in Killeen (6.81% of the workforce); 79,088 workers employed in private companies (65.55%); and 28,236 people working in governmental institutions (23.4%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 91,130 | 99.2% |
| Blue Collar | 29,526 | 106.3% |
White Collar 75.53%
Blue Collar 24.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 8,218 | 96.5% |
| Private Companies | 79,088 | 104.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 28,236 | 94.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,114 | 97.4% |
Self Employees 6.81%
Private Companies 65.55%
Governmental Workers 23.4%
Not for Profit Companies 4.24%
How many households are there in Killeen?
There are a total of 59,824 households in Killeen, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 65.05% of these Killeen households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.95%. Additionally, 36.91% of households have children and 63.09% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 59,824 | 3.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -25.1% |
| Family Households | 38,916 | 3.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 20,908 | 4.4% |
Family Households 65.05%
Non-Family Households 34.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 22,081 | 1.2% |
| Households without Children | 37,743 | 5.6% |
Households with Children 36.91%
Households without Children 63.09%
What are the median and average incomes in Killeen?
The average annual household income in Killeen is $73,467, while the median household income sits at $58,339 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $58,524, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $69,863. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $45,683 and $47,286, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $73,467 | 3.0% |
| Median Household Income | $58,339 | 2.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 26,114 | 9.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 126,428 | 0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Killeen?
There are 65,809 housing units in Killeen, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1995. Of the 59,824 occupied housing units in Killeen, 48.65% are owner-occupied, while 51.35% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.71% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $211,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,176 per month in Killeen.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 65,809 | 3.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1995 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 395 | -9.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 644 | 21.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,147 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,750 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8,276 | -7.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10,863 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11,260 | -3.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14,721 | 5.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 11,701 | 10.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,052 | 115.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 59,824 | 3.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 29,103 | 9.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 30,721 | -0.7% |
Owner Occupied 48.65%
Renter Occupied 51.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 19,414 | 7.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 9,689 | 14.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $211,500 | 11.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $162,600 | 16.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,176 | 4.9% |
With Mortgage 66.71%
Without Mortgage 33.29%
What is the level of education in Killeen?
Approximately 35.85% of the population in Killeen holds a high school degree (that's 39,654 residents), while 31.77% have attained a college certificate (35,133 locals) and 14.49% have a bachelor's degree (16,027 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,693 | -4.6% |
| Some High School | 39,654 | 3.3% |
| Some College | 35,133 | -10.7% |
| Associate Degree | 11,577 | 0.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16,027 | 5.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,512 | -7.2% |
No High School 2.43%
Some High School 35.85%
Some College 31.77%
Associate Degree 10.47%
Bachelor's Degree 14.49%
Graduate Degree 4.98%
What is the marital status of Killeen residents?
A total of 39,339 people in Killeen have never been married (which represents 33.61% of the total population), while 59,411 of them are wedded (50.75%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,167 (2.71%) and 13,310 (11.37%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 39,339 | -0.2% |
| Married | 59,411 | 2.1% |
| Separated | 3,167 | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 5,001 | -4.1% |
| Divorced | 13,310 | 5.5% |
Never Married 33.61%
Married 50.75%
Separated 2.71%
Widowed 4.27%
Divorced 11.37%
What are the most common means of transportation in Killeen?
The top three means of transportation people in Killeen use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 62,739 residents commute by car, 956 prefer going to work by walking and 328 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 62,739 | 0.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 328 | 29.6% |
| Bicycle | 16 | -64.4% |
| Motorcycle | 79 | -30.7% |
| TaxiCab | 85 | -29.8% |
| Walk | 956 | -5.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Killeen by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.