Harker Heights City, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 17308 people in the city, organized into 6200 households, and 4710 families residing in the city. The population density was 1356.4 people per square mile (523.71/kmē), making its Texas's 382nd most densely populated city. There were 6823 housing units at an average density of 534.7 per square mile (206.45/kmē). The average household size was 2.77 people, and the average family size was 3.13 people. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 30.4% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 18% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 101 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99 males. The median age was 30.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Harker Heights City was 29.5 and 31.1 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 70.89% White, 14.94% Black or African American, 0.78% American Indian, 3.58% Asian, 0.4% Native Hawaiian, 3.62% from two or more races and 5.79% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $42947, it is the 340th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $49607, making its Texas's 341st highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $20061, making it the 313th highest city by per capita income in Texas. The median income was $23794, Median income for males is $27462, compared with $18391 for females.
In 2000, 4878 pupils and students, of which 52.15% are male and 47.85% are female, 28.18% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.06% nursery or pri school, 6.33% kindergarten, 46.35% elementary school, 19.5% high school and 19.76% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 17308 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 17558 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 17687 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 18214 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 18723 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 19292 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 20254 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 21345 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 23083 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 24584 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 25417 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 212 | 181 | 393 |
| Kindergarten | 191 | 118 | 309 |
| Elementary school | 1189 | 1072 | 2261 |
| High school | 457 | 494 | 951 |
| College or graduate school | 495 | 469 | 964 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights city, Texas | $42947 | $49607 | $20061 |
| Bell County, Texas | $36872 | $41455 | $17219 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |