Killeen
City in Bell County, Texas
Killeen is a city in Bell County, Texas, with 153,095 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 984 ft (300 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Cavazos, 5.3 miles NW.
- 153,095residents (2020 Census)
- 984 ftelevation · 300 m
- 55.2 sq miland area · 142.9 km²
- 2,775 / sq mipopulation density
- 76541ZIP code
About Killeen
Killeen is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Bell County. According to the 2020 census, its population was 153,095, making it the 19th-most populous city in Texas and the largest of the three principal cities of Bell County. It is the principal city of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area. Killeen is 68 miles (109 km) north of Austin, 125 miles (201 km) southwest of Dallas, and 125 miles (201 km) northeast of San Antonio.
Killeen is directly adjacent to the main cantonment of Fort Hood. Its economy depends on the activities of the post, and the soldiers and their families stationed there. It is known as a military "boom town" because of its rapid growth and high influx of soldiers.
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Living in Killeen
- Median household income
- $60,977
- Median home value
- $215,400
- Median rent
- $1,208/mo
- Median age
- 30.3
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Killeen had 153,095 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 153,095 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,775 per sq mi (1,071 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Killeen at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Bell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 153,095 (2020) |
| Land area | 55.17 sq mi (142.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.66 sq mi (1.70 km²) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.0753° N, 97.7316° W |
| ZIP code | 76541 |
| Official website | ci.killeen.tx.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4839148 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Killeen
- Fort Cavazos5.3 mi NW
- Harker Heights5.3 mi E
- Nolanville7.5 mi E
- Copperas Cove11.2 mi W
- Kempner14.3 mi W
- Salado14.9 mi SE
- Belton15.0 mi E
- Florence16.6 mi S
- Morgan's Point Resort17.0 mi E
- Briggs17.1 mi SW
- Flat17.4 mi N
- Jarrell19.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Killeen
What county is Killeen in?
Killeen is in Bell County, Texas.
What is the population of Killeen, TX?
153,095 people lived in Killeen at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Killeen, TX?
The ZIP code of Killeen is 76541.
What is the elevation of Killeen?
984 feet (300 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Killeen?
Fort Cavazos (5.3 mi), Harker Heights (5.3 mi), Nolanville (7.5 mi), Copperas Cove (11.2 mi), Kempner (14.3 mi).
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