Harker Heights, Texas Population 2022
Harker Heights is a city located in Bell County Texas. Harker Heights has a 2020 population of 34,377. Harker Heights is currently growing at a rate of 1.90% annually and its population has increased by 3.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,097 in 2010.
The average household income in Harker Heights is $86,873 with a poverty rate of 9.49%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $912 per month, and the median house value is $200,700. The median age in Harker Heights is 35 years, 33.5 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
Harker Heights Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harker Heightswas:
- White: 58.50%
- Black or African American: 24.79%
- Two or more races: 9.17%
- Asian: 4.12%
- Other race: 2.62%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.57%
- Native American: 0.24%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,518 | 58.50% |
| Black or African American | 7,848 | 24.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 77 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 1,304 | 4.12% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 180 | 0.57% |
| Some Other Race | 828 | 2.62% |
| Two or More Races | 2,902 | 9.17% |
Harker Heights Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,067 | 2.84 | 55.7 |
| Married | 5,621 | 3.51 | 70.9 |
| Male | 440 | 3.67 | 46.4 |
| Female | 2,021 | 3.14 | 34.7 |
| Non Family | 2,985 | 1.28 | 42.8 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 881 | 4.36% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 918 | 4.54% |
| High School Graduate | 4,390 | 21.71% |
| Some College | 4,900 | 24.23% |
| Associates Degree | 2,009 | 9.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,828 | 23.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,294 | 11.35% |
Harker Heights Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Islander | 30 | 30 | 18 |
| White | 10,169 | 9,561 | 4,055 |
| Black | 4,993 | 4,833 | 1,678 |
| Asian | 1,111 | 1,040 | 367 |
| Hispanic | 3,676 | 2,728 | 898 |
| Other Race | 347 | 261 | 80 |
| 2+ Races | 1,481 | 1,028 | 319 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 62.50%.
$44,819
Average Earnings
$54,644
Average Male
$32,384
Average Female
Harker Heights Language by Age
Harker Heights Language
82.56% of Harker Heights residents speak only English, while 17.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.50% of the population.
Harker Heights Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,808 | 1,603 | 20.53% |
| Hispanic | 6,416 | 957 | 14.92% |
| Islander | 180 | 23 | 12.78% |
| Asian | 1,294 | 122 | 9.43% |
| White | 14,449 | 538 | 3.72% |
| Other | 236 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 2,894 | 139 | 4.80% |
9.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.76%
Male Poverty Rate
11.22%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Harker Heights
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harker Heights is Black, with 20.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harker Heights is Multiple, with 4.80% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.15%.
Harker Heights Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Harker Heights Married by Age and Sex
Harker Heights Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Harker Heights Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,787 | 28.93% |
| Black | 1,874 | 35.65% |
| Native American | 5 | 11.11% |
| Asian | 280 | 26.14% |
| Islander | 30 | 100.00% |
| Other Race | 128 | 31.30% |
| 2+ Races | 367 | 22.95% |
| Hispanic | 1,098 | 26.09% |
Harker Heights Veterans by Education
1.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
30.39%
Born in Harker Heights
90.20%
Native Born
9.80%
Foreign Born
5.16%
Non Citizen
4.64%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.20% of Harker Heights residents were born in the United States, with 30.39% having been born in Texas. 5.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4,216 | 0.00% | |
| 1980 | 7,345 | 3,129 | 5.71% |
| 1990 | 12,841 | 5,496 | 5.75% |
| 2000 | 17,308 | 4,467 | 3.03% |
| 2010 | 26,700 | 9,392 | 4.43% |
| 2011 | 27,340 | 640 | 2.40% |
| 2012 | 27,980 | 640 | 2.34% |
| 2013 | 28,620 | 640 | 2.29% |
| 2014 | 29,260 | 640 | 2.24% |
| 2015 | 29,900 | 640 | 2.19% |
| 2016 | 30,540 | 640 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 31,180 | 640 | 2.10% |
| 2018 | 31,820 | 640 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 32,460 | 640 | 2.01% |
| 2020 | 33,097 | 637 | 1.96% |
| 2021 | 33,737 | 640 | 1.93% |
| 2022 | 34,377 | 640 | 1.90% |