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Harker Heights, Texas, in Bell county, is 4 miles SE of Killeen, Texas (center to center) and 56 miles N of Austin, Texas. Part of the surrounding Killeen - Temple metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Harker Heights is home to some 17,308 residents.
In Harker Heights, about 63% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.
The people of the city are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Harker Heights had a median family income of $49,607. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Harker Heights.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,050) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Harker Heights. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 59% of the housing in Harker Heights was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Harker Heights, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Harker Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
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| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income |  | |
| People in Middle Class or Better |  | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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