Killeen–Temple
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Downtown Temple at Main Street, Temple
Downtown Temple at Main Street, Temple
Map of Texas highlighting the Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Area
Map of Texas highlighting the Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Area
Country United States
State Texas
Principal cities
Area
 • Total2,815.93 sq mi (7,293.2 km2)
Population
 (2019)[1]
 • Total475,367(120th)
 • Density168/sq mi (65/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)

Killeen–Temple is a metropolitan statistical area in Central Texas that covers three counties: Bell, Coryell, and Lampasas. As of the 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 475,367.[2]

Similar to how the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area of North Texas is often called the Metroplex, locals sometimes refer to this area as the Centroplex.

Counties

Communities

Places with more than 150,000 people

Places with more than 75,000 people

Places with 20,000 to 75,000 people

Places with 1,000 to 20,000 people

Places with less than 1,000 people

Unincorporated places

Demographics

Historical populations
CensusPop.Note%±
1960118,058—
1970159,79435.4%
1980214,65634.3%
1990255,30118.9%
2000330,71429.5%
2010405,30022.6%
2020475,36717.3%
2022 (est.)505,3806.3%
U.S. Decennial Census
2021[3]

As of the census[4][5] of 2020, there were 475,367 people, 155,894 households, and 106,779 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 52.0% White (Non-Hispanic White 45.9%), 19.6% African American, 0.9% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 1.0% Pacific Islander, 8.6% from other races, and 13.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.0% of the population.

The median income for a household in the MSA was $36,349 and the median income for a family was $40,386. Males had a median income of $27,529 versus $21,396 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $16,271.

Media

Both Killeen and Temple have their own newspapers, the Killeen Daily Herald and the Temple Daily Telegram.

The Killeen-Temple television market (shared with Waco) includes these stations:

The Killeen-Temple radio market includes:

  • KTON 1330/100.9/93.9 FM (ESPN)
  • KTEM 1400/94.3 FM (Talk)
  • KVLW 88.1 (K-Love)
  • KVLT 88.5 (K-Love)
  • KBDE 89.9 (American Family Radio)
  • KNCT-FM 91.3 (Easy listening)
  • KIIZ-FM 92.3 (Urban contemporary)
  • KMYB-LP 95.1 (Killeen Independent School District)
  • KJHV-LP 96.3 (LifeTalk Radio)
  • KWTX-FM 97.5 (Top 40)
  • KYAR 98.3 (Catholic)
  • KRGN-LP 98.5 (Gospel)
  • WACO-FM 99.9 (Country)
  • KLTD 101.7 (Spanish adult hits)
  • KSSM 103.1 (Urban adult contemporary)
  • KVBM-LP 104.7 (LifeTalk Radio) (Killeen)/KRYH-LP 104.7 (Three Angels Broadcasting Network) (Temple)
  • KUSJ 105.5 (Country)
  • KOOC 106.3 (Rhythmic contemporary)
  • KOOV 106.9 (EWTN)
  • KLFX 107.3 (Active rock)

For cable and satellite service, Killeen and Temple are served by Spectrum, DirecTV, Dish Network, and Grande Communications.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". 2012 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. Archived from the original on July 22, 2014. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  2. ↑ Estimates of Resident Population Change and Rankings for Metropolitan Statistical Areas in the United States and Puerto Rico: July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2019 (CBSA-MET-EST2019-ANNCHG) Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division Release Date: March 2020
  3. ↑ "QuickFacts: Lampasas County, Texas; Coryell County, Texas; Bell County, Texas". census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
  4. ↑ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, Not Hispanic or Latino". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Households and Families". census.gov. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
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