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Metropolitan Statistical Area in Texas, United States
Killeen–Temple
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Downtown Temple at Main Street, TempleDowntown Temple at Main Street, Temple
Interactive Map of Killeen–Temple, TX MSA
  City of Killeen   City of Temple   Fort Cavazos (fka Fort Hood)   Killeen–Temple, TX MSA

Country United States
State Texas
Principal cities
Area
 • Total2,815.93 sq mi (7,293.2 km)
Population
 • Total501,333
 • Density178/sq mi (69/km)
GDP
 • Total$24.105 billion (2022)
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 2023 census, the MSA had a population of 501,333.

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%
2023 (est.)501,3335.5%
U.S. Decennial Census
2021

As of the census 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

Print

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

TV

Television stations (shared with Waco) include:

Radio

  • KTON 1330 (Simulcasts on 100.9 and 93.9 FM) (ESPN)
  • KTEM 1400 (Simulcast on 94.3 FM) (Talk)
  • 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)
  • 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)

Cable and satellite

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. "Total Gross Domestic Product for Killeen-Temple, TX (MSA)". Federal Reserve Economic Data. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
  3. 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
  4. "QuickFacts: Lampasas County, Texas; Coryell County, Texas; Bell County, Texas". census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
  5. "P2 Hispanic or Latino, Not Hispanic or Latino". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  6. "Households and Families". census.gov. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
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