Harker Heights is a city located in Bell County Texas. Harker Heights has a 2024 population of 34,848. Harker Heights is currently growing at a rate of 1.16% annually and its population has increased by 4.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,242 in 2020.
The average household income in Harker Heights is $91,043 with a poverty rate of 11.87%. The median age in Harker Heights is 34.5 years: 32.8 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harker Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,429 | 49.73% |
| Black or African American | 9,702 | 29.37% |
| Two or more races | 3,628 | 10.98% |
| Other race | 1,175 | 3.56% |
| Asian | 1,151 | 3.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 654 | 1.98% |
| Native American | 297 | 0.9% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,779 | 2.79 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Married | 5,464 | 3.48 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Non Family | 3,216 | 1.19 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Female | 2,413 | 3.12 | 34 | 66 |
| Male | 686 | 3.63 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
56.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,119 | 5.47% |
| Associates Degree | 2,220 | 10.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,420 | 21.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,983 | 9.69% |
| High School Graduate | 4,607 | 22.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 793 | 3.88% |
| Some College | 5,318 | 25.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,910 | 8,369 | 3,244 |
| Black | 5,826 | 5,629 | 1,685 |
| Hispanic | 4,087 | 3,031 | 847 |
| 2+ Races | 1,815 | 1,367 | 525 |
| Asian | 941 | 834 | 336 |
| Other Race | 788 | 616 | 163 |
| Islander | 347 | 347 | 0 |
| Native American | 237 | 237 | 54 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,101 | $68,558 | $54,659 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,542 | $103,011 | $60,056 |
| High School Graduate | $45,186 | $58,700 | $26,850 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,482 | $22,955 | $25,682 |
| Overall | $46,883 | $62,966 | $35,319 |
| Some College | $42,803 | $55,457 | $36,463 |
$46,883
Average Earnings
$62,966
Average Male
$35,319
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.94% of Harker Heights residents speak only English, while 19.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,660 | 1,692 | 17.52% |
| Hispanic | 7,130 | 1,370 | 19.21% |
| White | 13,165 | 1,011 | 7.68% |
| Multiple | 3,620 | 414 | 11.44% |
| Other | 1,170 | 339 | 28.97% |
| Native | 297 | 101 | 34.01% |
| Asian | 1,140 | 78 | 6.84% |
| Islander | 654 | 27 | 4.13% |
11.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.89%
Male Poverty Rate
12.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harker Heights is Native, with 34.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harker Heights is Islander, with 4.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.61% |
| Some College | 11.46% |
| High School | 9.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.54% |
| Female Employed | 5.99% |
| Male Employed | 5.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,911 | $99,230 |
| Households | $72,258 | $91,043 |
| Married Families | $110,305 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,201 | $60,919 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,925
Number of Veterans
4,344
Male Veterans
1,581
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 3,506 |
| Second Gulf War | 3,170 |
| Vietnam | 1,133 |
| Korea | 81 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2,458 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,313 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,049 |
| 18 to 34 | 866 |
| 75+ | 239 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,730 | 24.63% |
| Black | 2,118 | 34.84% |
| Hispanic | 805 | 17.87% |
| 2+ Races | 631 | 30.99% |
| Other Race | 161 | 19.71% |
| Asian | 156 | 19.65% |
| Islander | 84 | 22.52% |
| Native American | 45 | 21.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.46%
Born in Harker Heights
89.82%
Native Born
10.18%
Foreign Born
5.51%
Non Citizen
4.68%
Naturalized
89.82% of Harker Heights residents were born in the United States, with 36.46% having been born in Texas. 5.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 36,856 | 401 | 1.1% |
| 2028 | 36,455 | 402 | 1.12% |
| 2027 | 36,053 | 402 | 1.13% |
| 2026 | 35,651 | 401 | 1.14% |
| 2025 | 35,250 | 402 | 1.15% |
| 2024 | 34,848 | 401 | 1.16% |
| 2023 | 34,447 | 319 | 0.93% |
| 2022 | 34,128 | 509 | 1.51% |
| 2021 | 33,619 | 377 | 1.13% |
| 2020 | 33,242 | 772 | 2.38% |
| 2019 | 32,470 | 766 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 31,704 | 742 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 30,962 | 893 | 2.97% |
| 2016 | 30,069 | 664 | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 29,405 | 669 | 2.33% |
| 2014 | 28,736 | 353 | 1.24% |
| 2013 | 28,383 | 444 | 1.59% |
| 2012 | 27,939 | 617 | 2.26% |
| 2011 | 27,322 | 344 | 1.28% |
| 2010 | 26,978 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,308 | 4,467 | 34.79% |
| 1990 | 12,841 | 5,496 | 74.83% |
| 1980 | 7,345 | 3,129 | 74.22% |
| 1970 | 4,216 | -32,640 | -88.56% |