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Population (year 2000): 17,308. Estimated population in July 2006: 22,842 (+32.0% change)
Males: 8,696  (50.2%)
Females: 8,612  (49.8%)

Bell County

Median resident age:  30.3 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 76548.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $48,900 (it was $42,947 in 2000)
Harker Heights  $48,900
Texas:  $42,139

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $135,100 (it was $110,400 in 2000)
Harker Heights  $135,100
Texas:  $106,000

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Races in Harker Heights:

  • White Non-Hispanic (65.5%)
  • Black (14.9%)
  • Hispanic (12.4%)
  • Other race (5.8%)
  • Two or more races (3.6%)
  • Korean (1.8%)
  • American Indian (1.5%)
  • Filipino (0.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

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Ancestries: German (15.3%), Irish (10.8%), United States (9.4%), English (8.2%), French (2.9%), Italian (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 765 feet

Land area: 12.8 square miles.

Population density: 1654 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Harker Heights

  • High school or higher: 88.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Harker Heights city

  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 63.4%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

1,384 residents are foreign born (3.2% Latin America, 2.9% Asia, 1.8% Europe).

This city:  8.0%
Texas:  13.9%



According to our research there were 36 registered sex offenders living in Harker Heights, Texas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Harker Heights to the number of sex offenders is 586 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Harker Heights:  2.0% ($2,183)
Texas:  1.7% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Killeen, TX (5.5 miles , pop. 86,911).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Austin, TX (53.5 miles , pop. 656,562).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (126.4 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities: Nolanville, TX (3.3 miles ), Killeen, TX (5.5 miles ), Fort Hood, TX (9.6 miles ), Southwest Bell, TX (10.2 miles ), Salado, TX (11.4 miles ), Belton, TX (13.2 miles ), South Bell, TX (14.0 miles ), Morgan's Point Resort, TX (15.1 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 113 buildings, average cost: $118,800
  • 1997: 63 buildings, average cost: $122,800
  • 1998: 99 buildings, average cost: $131,300
  • 1999: 121 buildings, average cost: $133,400
  • 2000: 140 buildings, average cost: $144,400
  • 2001: 183 buildings, average cost: $161,300
  • 2002: 193 buildings, average cost: $160,900
  • 2003: 308 buildings, average cost: $166,500
  • 2004: 349 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2005: 553 buildings, average cost: $189,600
  • 2006: 389 buildings, average cost: $195,000
  • 2007: 303 buildings, average cost: $196,800

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Latitude: 31.07 N, Longitude: 97.66 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -5,667 (-32.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 857 (10.2%)


103 people in nursing homes
8 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Area code commonly used in this area: 254

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Population change in the 1990s: +4,464 (+34.8%).


Historical population


Historical housing units



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (12%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Health care (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Educational services (20%)
  • Health care (17%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (3%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (3%)
  • Customer service representatives (3%)


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Crime in Harker Heights by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murders 30010410
    per 100,000 17.00.00.05.50.021.44.90.0
Rapes 81610161165
    per 100,000 45.55.533.955.387.358.929.122.8
Robberies 991061891513
    per 100,000 51.149.856.533.298.248.272.959.2
Assaults 311812261818129
    per 100,000 176.299.667.8143.898.296.458.341.0
Burglaries 182135131158221210261217
    per 100,000 1034.3746.9740.1874.01205.31124.61267.7989.0
Thefts 515532588602499435720527
    per 100,000 2926.62943.33321.83330.02721.42329.63497.22401.8
Auto thefts 3525184628394546
    per 100,000 198.9138.3101.7254.5152.7208.9218.6209.6
Arson 11312011
    per 100,000 5.75.516.95.510.90.04.94.6
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 323.2) 326.4220.4250.4308.8324.3312.3312.7226.3

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 50 (37 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.75
US city average:  3.00

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Harker Heights-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 102% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1997, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 17.4 miles away from the Harker Heights city center killed 27 people and injured 12 people and caused $40 million in damages.

On 5/6/1973, a category 5 tornado 40.7 miles away from the city center .


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Hospitals/medical centers near Harker Heights:
  • METROPLEX HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; KILLEEN, TX)
  • SCOTT & WHITE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; TEMPLE, TX)
  • KINGS DAUGHTERS HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; TEMPLE, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Harker Heights, TX

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Harker Heights:
  • KILLEEN MUNI (about 3 miles; KILLEEN, TX; ID: ILE)
  • ROBERT GRAY AAF (about 12 miles; FORT HOOD/KILLEEN, TX; ID: GRK)
  • DRAUGHON-MILLER CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL (about 19 miles; TEMPLE, TX; ID: TPL)
Other public-use airports nearest to Harker Heights:
  • HOOD AAF (about 6 miles; FORT HOOD(KILLEEN), TX; ID: HLR)
  • CITY-COUNTY (about 26 miles; GATESVILLE, TX; ID: 05F)
  • GEORGETOWN MUNI (about 28 miles; GEORGETOWN, TX; ID: GTU)

Amtrak stations near Harker Heights:
  • 7 miles: KILLEEN (ARROW TRAILWAYS, 200 E. AVENUE C) - Bus Station
  • 9 miles: FORT HOOD (BLDG. 108, 76 TANK BATTALION AVE.) - Bus Station

Local government website: www.harkerheights.com

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Harker Heights:
  • CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE (about 10 miles; KILLEEN, TX; Full-time enrollment: 6,777)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR (about 12 miles; BELTON, TX; FT enrollment: 2,257)
  • TEMPLE COLLEGE (about 16 miles; TEMPLE, TX; FT enrollment: 2,054)
  • BAYLOR UNIVERSITY (about 46 miles; WACO, TX; FT enrollment: 13,183)
  • MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 48 miles; WACO, TX; FT enrollment: 3,658)
  • AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; AUSTIN, TX; FT enrollment: 12,819)
  • TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE-WACO (about 55 miles; WACO, TX; FT enrollment: 3,218)
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Public elementary/middle schools in Harker Heights:
Library in Harker Heights:
  • HARKER HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $250,095; Location: 100 E BEELINE LN; 21,162 books; 255 audio materials; 50 video materials; 39 serial subscriptions)

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Churches in Harker Heights include: Zion Temple Church of God in Christ (A), Mountain View Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hay Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Harker Heights include: Cox Park (1), Kern Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.8 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  76.0%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.9%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  10.0%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  4.7%
Whole state:  6.7%

Harker Heights compared to Texas state average:

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  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Banks with branches in Harker Heights (2007 data):
  • First National Bank Texas: Harker Heights Branch - Rc 121 at 601 Indian Trail, branch established on 1995-06-30; Harker Heights Wal Mart - Rc 880 at 2020 Heights Dr., branch established on 2005-04-13. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $682.8 mil, Deposits: $596.5 mil, headquarters in Killeen, TX, positive income, 214 total offices, Holding Company: First Community Bancshares, Inc.
  • Extraco Banks, National Association: Heights State Bank/Br at 100 West Central Texas Expressway, branch established on 1990-12-07. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $994.5 mil, Deposits: $775.4 mil, headquarters in Temple, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Extraco Corporation
  • First State Bank Central Texas: Harker Heights Branch at 661 W Central Texas Expressway, #100, branch established on 2003-10-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $828.3 mil, Deposits: $671.8 mil, headquarters in Temple, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: Central Community Corporation



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 10$37,603$45,1240$0
Health 3$11,701$46,8040$0
Firefighters 24$70,682$35,3410$0
Judicial and Legal 4$8,668$26,0041$1,703
Other Government Administration 14$30,265$25,9417$1,548
Financial Administration 5$14,940$35,8560$0
Police - Other 8$11,590$17,3851$613
Sewerage 4$11,387$34,1610$0
Parks and Recreation 9$20,911$27,8813$1,944
Water Supply 6$15,830$31,6600$0
Local Libraries 4$10,368$31,1042$1,426
Police Protection - Officers 31$98,740$38,2220$0
Totals for Government 122$342,685$33,70714$7,233



14.92% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,293 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  14.92%
Texas average:  8.37%

1.28% of residents moved from foreign countries ($2,715 average AGI)
Bell County:  1.28%
Texas average:  0.20%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Coryell County, TX  2.20% ($26,036 average AGI)
from McLennan County, TX  0.33% ($28,466)
from Williamson County, TX  0.33% ($41,752)


14.14% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,271 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  14.14%
Texas average:  7.44%

0.73% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,698 average AGI)
Bell County:  0.73%
Texas average:  0.11%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Coryell County, TX  1.08% ($26,974 average AGI)
to Williamson County, TX  0.48% ($44,327)
to Travis County, TX  0.47% ($28,676)


Strongest AM radio stations in Harker Heights:
  • KRMY (1050 AM; 0 kW; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: MARTIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRZX (1660 AM; 10 kW; WACO, TX; Owner: VAN D. GOODALL, JR.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KTON (940 AM; 1 kW; BELTON, TX; Owner: SHELDON COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBBW (1010 AM; 10 kW; WACO-MARLIN, TX; Owner: AMERICAN BROADCASTING OF TEXAS)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KRZI (1580 AM; 10 kW; WACO, TX; Owner: VAN D. GOODALL, JR.)
  • KLBJ (590 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KTEM (1400 AM; 1 kW; TEMPLE, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Harker Heights:
  • KNCT-FM (91.3 FM; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE)
  • KLFX (107.3 FM; NOLANVILLE, TX; Owner: SHELDON BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • KIIZ-FM (92.3 FM; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVLT (88.5 FM; TEMPLE, TX; Owner: AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KUSJ (105.5 FM; HARKER HEIGHTS, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K221BM (92.1 FM; KILLEEN, ETC., TX; Owner: JAKE E. KING)
  • KOOC (106.3 FM; BELTON, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KDHT (93.3 FM; CEDAR PARK, TX; Owner: EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • WACO-FM (99.9 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWTX-FM (97.5 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KHHL (98.9 FM; LEANDER, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • K232BY (94.3 FM; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: J AND J BROADCASTING)
  • KBGO (95.7 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSSM (103.1 FM; COPPERAS COVE, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFMK (105.9 FM; ROUND ROCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBDE (89.9 FM; TEMPLE, TX; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KHFI-FM (96.7 FM; GEORGETOWN, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLTD (101.7 FM; TEMPLE, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KINV (107.7 FM; GEORGETOWN, TX; Owner: SIMMONS LONE STAR MEDIA, LTD.)
  • KVLZ (98.3 FM; GATESVILLE, TX; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Harker Heights:
  • KNCT (Channel 46; BELTON, TX; Owner: CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE)
  • KPLE-LP (Channel 31; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: KILLEEN CHRISTIAN B/CING.CORPORATION)
  • KWKT (Channel 44; WACO, TX; Owner: COMCORP OF TEXAS LICENSE CORP.)
  • KXXV (Channel 25; WACO, TX; Owner: CENTEX TELEVISION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCEN-TV (Channel 6; TEMPLE, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 6, INC.)
  • KAKW (Channel 62; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: KAKW LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, L.P.)
  • KWTX-TV (Channel 10; WACO, TX; Owner: KWTX-KBTX LICENSEE CORP.)
  • K16CY (Channel 16; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • K38FN (Channel 38; WACO, TX; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)

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