Harker Heights, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
31,657
Unemployment
4.6%
Poverty
9.5%
Median Home
$200,700
Median Income
$73,685
Median Rent
$912
Harker Heights SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
10
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8
Harker Heights, TX Crime Report
487
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,471.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-37.27%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Harker Heights / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 487 | 1,471.7 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 58 | 175.3 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 5 | 15.1 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 14 | 42.3 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 27 | 81.6 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 429 | 1,296.4 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 64 | 193.4 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 311 | 939.8 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 54 | 163.2 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
Harker Heights, TX Cost Of Living
92
Harker Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
Harker Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Harker Heights | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 89 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 77 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 89 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 120 | 101 | 100 | |
Rankings for Harker Heights in Texas
Map Of Harker Heights, TX
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Population over time in Harker Heights
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31,657 | 4.6% |
| 2019 | 30,251 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 29,548 | 2.9% |
| 2017 | 28,716 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 28,199 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 27,757 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 27,163 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 26,579 | 3.0% |
| 2012 | 25,814 | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 24,877 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Harker Heights
| Race | Harker Heights | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.4% | 41.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 23.0% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 20.3% | 39.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Harker Heights
| Gender | Harker Heights | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.0% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Harker Heights for adults over 25
| Education | Harker Heights | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Harker Heights, Texas
| Income | Harker Heights | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.3% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.7% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.4% | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.3% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.1% | 7.8% | 8.3% |
