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.

Killeen, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

158,159

Median Agei

30.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

35.5%56,168

Hispanic/Latino

27.2%43,045

White

25.6%40,443

Two or More

6.5%10,245

Asian

3.9%6,119

Other

0.6%997

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.6%973

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%169

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%4,649

High School Diploma

23.2%21,899

Some College (<1 yr)

9.9%9,357

Some College (1+ yr)

21.3%20,119

Associate's Degree

10.8%10,207

Bachelor's Degree

15.9%14,976

Master's Degree

5.3%5,032

Professional Degree

0.3%262

Doctorate

0.4%388

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

21.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$215,400

Median Renti

$1,208

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.5%29,558

Renter-Occupied

50.5%30,211

Total Units

65,793

Homeownership

49.5%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.1%1,214

$50K–$100K

6.4%1,882

$100K–$150K

13%3,845

$150K–$200K

20%5,913

$200K–$300K

36.8%10,879

$300K–$500K

17.4%5,143

$500K–$1M

2%578

$1M+

0.4%104

Rent Distribution

Under $500

411

$500–$750

2,498

$750–$1,000

5,982

$1,000–$1,250

7,159

$1,250–$1,500

5,251

$1,500–$2,000

6,903

$2,000+

1,489

Year Built

2020 or later

2.6%1,678

2010–2019

19.1%12,562

2000–2009

21.3%14,001

1990–1999

17%11,208

1980–1989

15.5%10,185

1970–1979

12.3%8,096

1960–1969

7.3%4,826

1950–1959

3.3%2,198

1940–1949

1.1%715

1939 or earlier

0.5%324

Heating Fuel

Electricity

89.3%53,396

Utility Gas

7.6%4,532

No Fuel

1.1%656

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%377

Solar

0.6%373

Wood

0.4%245

Fuel Oil

0.2%134

Other

0.1%56

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,977

Mean Household Incomei

$75,539

Per Capita Incomei

$29,531

Poverty Ratei

17.4%

Unemploymenti

8.3%

Labor Forcei

78,960

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%3,708

$10K–$15K

3.8%2,269

$15K–$20K

3.5%2,121

$20K–$25K

4%2,370

$25K–$30K

4%2,375

$30K–$35K

5%2,992

$35K–$40K

4.3%2,570

$40K–$45K

4.7%2,815

$45K–$50K

5.1%3,025

$50K–$60K

8.4%5,013

$60K–$75K

11.9%7,088

$75K–$100K

16.3%9,758

$100K–$125K

8%4,769

$125K–$150K

6.2%3,699

$150K–$200K

5.4%3,201

$200K+

3.3%1,996

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

2,407

Residentsi

3,503

Avg. Tenant Renti

$422/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

31 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2,406 homes62% occupied$422/mo rent

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

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,977/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

69%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

23%

Low income$30K–$49K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

89% of subsidized households are minority

20% 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

15,1879.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

4,170

Germany

1,239

Philippines

1,139

Korea

914

United Kingdom

199

Canada

101

China

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

71,040

Avg. Commutei

25.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

61,393

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

23,452(23.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.7%Insured

15.3%Uninsured