Demographics & People — Harker Heights, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 33,595 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~35,400 |
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| Median Age | 33.0 |
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| Total Households | 11,962 |
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| Family Households | 8,742 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,148 |
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| Black or African American | 9,572 |
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| Asian | 1,000 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7,394 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 15,968 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 7,155 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,695 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,750 |
| American | 4,158 |
| German | 2,790 |
| English | 1,467 |
| Dutch | 1,094 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,026 |
| Irish | 929 |
Language
| English Only | 25,674 |
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| Spanish | 2,986 |
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| Population 5+ | 31,123 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 5,925 |
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| Population 18+ | 21,393 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Harker Heights, Texas.
