State
County
Land Area (mi²)
15.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,170.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.34% (777)
Growth Since 2010
27.25% (7,275)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Harker Heights, Texas Population 2021
33,975
Harker Heights is a city located in Bell County Texas. With a 2020 population of 33,975, it is the 100th largest city in Texas and the 1163rd largest city in the United States . Harker Heights is currently growing at a rate of 2.34% annually and its population has increased by 27.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,700 in 2010. Spanning over 16 miles, Harker Heights has a population density of 2,170 people per square mile.
The average household income in Harker Heights is $86,873 with a poverty rate of 12.75%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $936 per month, and the median house value is $201,400. 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: 62.74%
- Black or African American: 21.61%
- Two or more races: 6.55%
- Asian: 5.21%
- Other race: 2.87%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.57%
- Native American: 0.45%
The current population of Harker Heights, Texas is 33,975 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 33,975.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 26,700.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,362 | 62.74% |
| Black or African American | 6,669 | 21.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2,021 | 6.55% |
| Asian | 1,608 | 5.21% |
| Some Other Race | 885 | 2.87% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 176 | 0.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 140 | 0.45% |
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Harker Heights Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,319 | 2.97 | 61 |
| Married | 5,898 | 3.43 | 73.1 |
| Non Family | 2,393 | 1.33 | 39.7 |
| Female | 1,429 | 3.54 | 50.8 |
| Male | 599 | 3.68 | 52.4 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 772 | 3.93% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,064 | 5.42% |
| High School Graduate | 4,109 | 20.92% |
| Some College | 4,948 | 25.19% |
| Associates Degree | 1,883 | 9.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,502 | 22.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,364 | 12.04% |
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Harker Heights Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,301 | 9,634 | 3,735 |
| Black | 4,089 | 3,889 | 1,658 |
| Hispanic | 3,705 | 2,863 | 1,028 |
| Asian | 1,322 | 1,211 | 363 |
| 2+ Races | 750 | 712 | 250 |
| Other Race | 429 | 317 | 49 |
| Islander | 27 | 27 | 19 |
| Native American | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 70.37%.
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$41,849
Average Earnings
$52,889
Average Male
$30,622
Average Female
Harker Heights Language by Age
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Harker Heights Language
81.56% of Harker Heights residents speak only English, while 18.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.85% of the population.
Harker Heights Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,620 | 1,762 | 26.62% |
| Hispanic | 6,898 | 1,429 | 20.72% |
| White | 14,211 | 654 | 4.60% |
| Other | 885 | 351 | 39.66% |
| Asian | 1,600 | 302 | 18.88% |
| Native | 140 | 80 | 57.14% |
| Multiple | 2,021 | 66 | 3.27% |
| Islander | 176 | 21 | 11.93% |
12.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.23%
Male Poverty Rate
15.29%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Harker Heights
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harker Heights is Native, with 57.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harker Heights is Multiple, with 3.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.05%.
Harker Heights Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Harker Heights Married by Age and Sex
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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 35-44.
Harker Heights Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,633 | 27.18% |
| Black | 1,443 | 31.45% |
| Hispanic | 1,047 | 27.23% |
| Asian | 246 | 19.19% |
| 2+ Races | 205 | 21.67% |
| Other Race | 82 | 17.75% |
| Islander | 27 | 100.00% |
Harker Heights Veterans by Education
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2.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
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61.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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31.36%
Born in Harker Heights
88.61%
Native Born
11.39%
Foreign Born
6.35%
Non Citizen
5.03%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.61% of Harker Heights residents were born in the United States, with 31.36% having been born in Texas. 6.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,975 | 777 | 2.34% |
| 2020 | 33,198 | 777 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 32,421 | 777 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 31,644 | 732 | 2.37% |
| 2017 | 30,912 | 896 | 2.99% |
| 2016 | 30,016 | 658 | 2.24% |
| 2015 | 29,358 | 659 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 28,699 | 346 | 1.22% |
| 2013 | 28,353 | 437 | 1.57% |
| 2012 | 27,916 | 605 | 2.22% |
| 2011 | 27,311 | 338 | 1.25% |
| 2010 | 26,973 | 9,665 | 4.54% |
| 2000 | 17,308 | 4,467 | 3.03% |
| 1990 | 12,841 | 5,496 | 5.75% |
| 1980 | 7,345 | 3,129 | 5.71% |
| 1970 | 4,216 | 0.00% |