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Killeen–Temple
Metropolitan statistical area
Downtown Temple at Main Street
Downtown Temple at Main Street
Map
Interactive Map of Killeen–Temple, TX MSA
Country United States
State Texas
Principal cities
Area
 • Total
2,815.93 sq mi (7,293.2 km2)
Population
 (2025)[1]
 • Total
511,497
 • Density178/sq mi (69/km2)
GDP
[2]
 • 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 2025 census estimates, the MSA had a population of 511,497.[1]

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.[citation needed]

Counties

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County Seat 2025 estimate 2020 Census Change Area Density
Bell Belton 402,248370,647+8.53% 1,088 sq mi (2,820 km2) 370/sq mi (143/km2)
Coryell Gatesville 85,59283,093+3.01% 1,057 sq mi (2,740 km2) 81/sq mi (31/km2)
Lampasas Lampasas 23,65721,627+9.39% 714 sq mi (1,850 km2) 33/sq mi (13/km2)
Total 511,497475,367+7.60% 2,859 sq mi (7,400 km2) 179/sq mi (69/km2)

Communities

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The following are cities, towns, and villages categorized based on the United States Census Bureau 2025 population estimates.[3] No population estimates are released for census-designated places (CDPs), which are marked with an asterisk (*). These places are categorized based on their 2020 Census population.

Principal Cities

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Places with 20,000 to 50,000 inhabitants

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Places with 1,000 to 20,000 inhabitants

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Places with fewer than 1,000 inhabitants

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Unincorporated places

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Demographics

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Historical populations
CensusPop.Note%±
1960118,058—
1970159,79435.4%
1980214,65634.3%
1990255,30118.9%
2000330,71429.5%
2010405,30022.6%
2020475,36717.3%
2025 (est.)511,4977.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

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

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Print

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

TV

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Television stations (shared with Waco) include:

Radio

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  • 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

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

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 "Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Area Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2025". United States Census Bureau. May 26, 2026. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Total Gross Domestic Product for Killeen-Temple, TX (MSA)". Federal Reserve Economic Data. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
  3. ↑ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2025". United States Census Bureau. May 26, 2026. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
  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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