Life in Killeen research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Killeen over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Killeen:
The population in Killeen is 150,082.
The median home value in Killeen is $147,400.
The median income in Killeen is $52,072.
The cost of living in Killeen is 89 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Killeen is $989.
The unemployment rate in Killeen is 10.6%.
The poverty rate in Killeen is 15.7%.
Crime in Killeen summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Killeen. Key points include:
There were 3,651 total crimes in Killeen in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Killeen is 2,288.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Killeen is 541.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Killeen is 1,746.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Killeen is -1.54% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Killeen / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,651 | 2,288.4 | 2,691.5 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 864 | 541.5 | 446.5 | 369.8 |
Murder | 19 | 11.9 | 6.6 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 85 | 53.3 | 91.4 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 681 | 426.8 | 302.5 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 2,787 | 1,746.8 | 2,245.0 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 560 | 351.0 | 370.7 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 1,808 | 1,133.2 | 1,587.3 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 419 | 262.6 | 287.0 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Killeen summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Killeen. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Killeen is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Killeen is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Killeen is $147,400.
The median income in Killeen is $52,072.
Living Expense | Killeen | Texas | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 89 | 92 | 100 | |
Services | 92 | 96 | 100 | |
Groceries | 80 | 93 | 100 | |
Health | 111 | 93 | 100 | |
Housing | 73 | 84 | 100 | |
Transportation | 96 | 92 | 100 | |
Utilities | 119 | 104 | 100 |
Killeen has a few nice areas, but there are a lot of dangerous areas. There are a lot of options as far as places to eat. It is heavily military with Ft. Hood just next door. The mall is decent for this area, meaning it has more open stores than closed ones. Traffic from Ft. Hood can be quite bad at times.
There is a reason the local hospital is referred to as Murderplex. There are some really rough areas, especially at night.
The current population in Killeen is 150,082. The population has increased 25.0% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 150,082 | 4.9% |
2020 | 143,070 | 1.8% |
2019 | 140,513 | 1.3% |
2018 | 138,745 | 1.7% |
2017 | 136,378 | 1.8% |
2016 | 134,030 | 2.1% |
2015 | 131,237 | 2.5% |
2014 | 127,995 | 3.2% |
2013 | 124,041 | 3.3% |
2012 | 120,052 | - |
26.2% White with 39,265 White residents.
34.9% African American with 52,445 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 390 American Indian residents.
4.0% Asian with 5,942 Asian residents.
0.9% Hawaiian with 1,345 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 497 Other residents.
5.8% Two Or More with 8,643 Two Or More residents.
27.7% Hispanic with 41,555 Hispanic residents.
Race | Killeen | TX | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 26.2% | 40.7% | 59.4% |
African American | 34.9% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Asian | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 5.8% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 27.7% | 39.8% | 18.4% |
Killeen is 50.8% female with 76,235 female residents.
Killeen is 49.2% male with 73,847 male residents.
Gender | Killeen | TX | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 50.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
Male | 49.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Killeen completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Killeen completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Killeen completed high school / ged.
32.0% of adults in Killeen completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Killeen completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Killeen completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Killeen completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Killeen completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Killeen completed doctorate degree.
Education | Killeen | TX | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 26.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 32.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
6.1% of households in Killeen earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Killeen earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.4% of households in Killeen earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.8% of households in Killeen earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.8% of households in Killeen earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.2% of households in Killeen earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.9% of households in Killeen earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.2% of households in Killeen earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.0% of households in Killeen earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.9% of households in Killeen earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Killeen | TX | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 5.7% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 10.8% | 8.5% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 16.8% | 11.7% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 22.2% | 17.3% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 12.2% | 16.2% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 1.9% | 8.7% | 9.5% |