Harker Heights, Texas
Harker Heights: City in Bell County, Texas, United States
About
Harker Heights is a city located in the county of Bell in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 26,700 and a population density of 668 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 33,071 inhabitants.
The city was created 67 years ago in 1956.
Quick Facts about Harker Heights
| Population : | 33,071 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Bell County |
| Postal code : | 76548 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 254 |
| Area : | 39.98 km2 |
| Altitude : | 764 feet / 233 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1957 (67 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:03:49 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 827 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 19.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harker Heights is located at 31°5'1"N 97°39'35"W (31.0835100, -97.6597400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Harker Heights
Demographics
The population of Harker Heights increased by 19.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 26,700 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,311 | 2.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,916 | 2.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,353 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,699 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 29,358 | 2.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 30,016 | 2.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 30,912 | 2.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31,644 | 2.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 32,421 | 2.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 33,071 | 1.97% | estimation process |
Schools in Harker Heights
College & universities near Harker Heights, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 484136 | Yahweh Beauty Academy | Killeen (TX) | 76543-4153 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Harker Heights, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIL | Killeen, Texas | 200 East Avenue C | BUS |
| FHD | Fort Hood, Texas | Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave. | BUS |
| TPL | Temple | 315 West Ave B | RAIL |
| MCG | McGregor | 1 Amtrak Blvd. | RAIL |
| TAY | Taylor | 118 East First St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Harker Heights
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Harker Heigh Post Office | Harker Heights (TX) | 76548 |
Other cities in Bell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bell County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Killeen | 153,991 | The 11th most populous city in Texas. |
| Temple | 80,761 | The most populous city in Bell County, Texas. |
| Belton | 23,196 | City in Texas, USA |
| Nolanville | 6,150 | City in Bell County, Texas, United States |
| Morgans Point Resort | 4,170 | City in Texas, United States |
| Salado | 2,379 | Village in the United States |
| Troy | 2,191 | City in Bell County, Texas |
| Little River-Academy | 2,048 | City in Bell County, Texas, United States |
| Lone Star | 1,473 | City in Bell County, Texas, United States |
| Rogers | 1,253 | Town in Texas, United States |
| Holland | 1,189 | Town in Texas, United States |
| Union Grove | 372 | City in Upshur County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Harker Heights distances to largest Texas cities
