State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
469.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.21%
Growth Since 2010
-14.17%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Killen, Alabama Population 2021
951
Killen is a city located in Lauderdale County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 951, it is the 262nd largest city in Alabama and the 10521st largest city in the United States . Killen is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -14.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,108 in 2010. Killen reached it's highest population of 995 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Killen has a population density of 470 people per square mile.
The average household income in Killen is $64,608 with a poverty rate of 9.37%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $781 per month, and the median house value is $138,100. The median age in Killen is 39.1 years, 38.2 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
Killen Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Killen was:
- White: 92.79%
- Black or African American: 6.65%
- Two or more races: 0.55%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Killen, Alabama is 951 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 957.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,108.
Killen, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,172 | 92.79% |
| Black or African American | 84 | 6.65% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.55% |
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Killen Population by Race
Killen Population Pyramid $2021
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Killen Population by Age
Killen Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 484 | 2.61 | 74.2 |
| Married | 299 | 3.12 | 76.6 |
| Non Family | 127 | 1.17 | 63 |
| Female | 38 | 3.61 | 78.9 |
| Male | 20 | 2.3 | 100 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
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Killen Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 1.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 3.88% |
| High School Graduate | 335 | 38.20% |
| Some College | 193 | 22.01% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 10.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 149 | 16.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 64 | 7.30% |
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Killen Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Killen Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 828 | 784 | 196 |
| Black | 49 | 49 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 34.69%.
Killen Educational Attainment by Race
Killen Earnings by Educational Attainment
Killen Language by Age
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Killen Language
98.83% of Killen residents speak only English, while 1.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.67% of the population.
Killen Language
Killen Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,169 | 72 | 6.16% |
| Black | 84 | 39 | 46.43% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
9.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.38%
Male Poverty Rate
8.50%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Killen
The race most likely to be in poverty in Killen is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Killen is White, with 6.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.38%.
Killen Poverty
Killen Poverty Rate by Education
Killen Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
61.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.6%
Male Marriage Rate
57.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Killen Married by Age and Sex
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Killen Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Killen Marital Status by Race
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Killen Marital Status
Killen Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 9.27% |
| Black | 16 | 32.65% |
Killen Veterans by Race
Killen Veterans by Education
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2.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
Killen Veterans by Education
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68.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Killen Employment by Age
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Killen Employment by Race
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Killen Employment by Education
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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99.76%
Native Born
0.24%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.76% of Killen residents were born in the United States, with 82.11% having been born in Alabama. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Killen Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 951 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 953 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2019 | 955 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 957 | -14 | -1.44% |
| 2017 | 971 | -5 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 976 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 979 | -6 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 985 | 2 | 0.20% |
| 2013 | 983 | -7 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 990 | -4 | -0.40% |
| 2011 | 994 | -1 | -0.10% |
| 2010 | 995 | 0.00% |