Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Harker Heights, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

34,128

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

39.4%13,433

Black

27.1%9,239

Hispanic/Latino

19.5%6,671

Two or More

7.6%2,581

Asian

3.4%1,154

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

2.5%868

Other

0.3%99

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%83

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%909

High School Diploma

18.1%3,867

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%1,739

Some College (1+ yr)

20.1%4,288

Associate's Degree

12.2%2,604

Bachelor's Degree

19.8%4,218

Master's Degree

8.3%1,779

Professional Degree

1.6%345

Doctorate

0.4%93

HS or Higher

93%

BA or Higher

30.2%

Graduate+

10.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$287,800

Median Renti

$1,146

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.7%7,699

Renter-Occupied

38.3%4,770

Total Units

13,168

Homeownership

61.7%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.3%486

$50K–$100K

4.2%322

$100K–$150K

2.9%220

$150K–$200K

13.5%1,036

$200K–$300K

26.5%2,038

$300K–$500K

36.8%2,831

$500K–$1M

8.9%684

$1M+

1.1%82

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

202

$750–$1,000

1,162

$1,000–$1,250

1,559

$1,250–$1,500

368

$1,500–$2,000

646

$2,000+

665

Year Built

2020 or later

3.7%490

2010–2019

22.7%2,993

2000–2009

26.9%3,548

1990–1999

9.5%1,257

1980–1989

16.3%2,141

1970–1979

17.9%2,359

1960–1969

2%264

1950–1959

0.9%115

1940–1949

0%1

Heating Fuel

Electricity

89.6%11,173

Utility Gas

8.4%1,044

No Fuel

1.3%157

Solar

0.5%58

Wood

0.2%25

Bottled/LP Gas

0.1%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,190

Mean Household Incomei

$101,293

Per Capita Incomei

$38,042

Poverty Ratei

10.1%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

17,743

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%377

$10K–$15K

2.9%364

$15K–$20K

2.7%338

$20K–$25K

3.2%396

$25K–$30K

5.6%696

$30K–$35K

2.8%350

$35K–$40K

4.6%574

$40K–$45K

3.3%408

$45K–$50K

3.5%441

$50K–$60K

6.1%764

$60K–$75K

9.3%1,165

$75K–$100K

15.2%1,894

$100K–$125K

9.7%1,215

$125K–$150K

8.4%1,046

$150K–$200K

10.1%1,263

$200K+

9.4%1,178

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

113

Residentsi

159

Avg. Tenant Renti

$423/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers113 homes62% occupied$423/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $81,190/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

68%

Very low income$24K–$41K/yr

23%

Low income$41K–$65K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

82% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,2649.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

415

Philippines

232

Germany

213

Korea

155

India

United Kingdom

Canada

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,984

Avg. Commutei

24.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

15,198

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6,034(27.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.7%Insured

11.3%Uninsured