Killeen is a city in Texas state in USA with a population of 148573 residents.. The poverty rate of Killeen is 15.1%, which is 8% higher than national average. The typical household in Killeen earns $50335 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 49.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Killeen, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Killeen remained 10.3%, which is 119% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Killeen, only 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 46% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Killeen is 89, which is 11% lower than national average. Median home value in Killeen is $132000 , which is 43% lower than national average. While median income in Killeen remained $50335, which is 25% lower than national average.