Population 14,364 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Killen
Household size in Killen
| Period | Killen | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Killen has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.71 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Killen
| Period | Killen | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.7, Killen is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.6, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Killen
| Period | Killen | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.6% of households in Killen, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Killen
Renters in Killen
| Period | Killen | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.0% of households in Killen rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over half of owners (52.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Killen
| Period | Killen | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Killen is close to the national rate: 10.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Alabama as a whole (13.5%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Killen
| Period | Killen | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Killen has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Killen
| Period | Killen | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $650 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $697 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $652 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,013 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$363 | +$375 | +$606 |
Rent in Killen runs $1,013 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $363 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Killen
Bachelor's degrees in Killen
| Period | Killen | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.2% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Killen as nationally: 33.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Alabama as a whole (29.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.2 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Killen
| Period | Killen | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.3% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.6% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Killen have finished high school (92.6%), above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 7.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Killen has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Alabama cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Killen
| Period | Killen | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Killen has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Killen compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killen | 2.56 | 46.7 | 5.6% | 14.0% | 10.9% | 1989 | $1,013 | 33.2% | 92.6% | 1.7% |
| Lock Six | 2.77 | 41.7 | 2.4% | 26.8% | 4.7% | 1991 | $1,015 | 46.5% | 93.2% | 2.2% |
| Mitchelltown | 2.60 | 41.2 | 9.7% | 20.2% | 10.2% | 1996 | $1,058 | 35.8% | 95.9% | 1.0% |
| Lock Three | 2.69 | 42.0 | 6.3% | 28.2% | 9.3% | 1997 | $974 | 43.8% | 90.7% | 2.8% |
| St. Florian | 2.24 | 44.0 | 7.9% | 37.6% | 8.0% | 1997 | $1,064 | 35.3% | 96.1% | 2.7% |
| Lexington | 2.70 | 37.7 | 8.3% | 20.7% | 10.6% | 1984 | $776 | 27.2% | 89.4% | 1.4% |
| Lakeview Highlands | 2.23 | 46.8 | 1.1% | 51.8% | 21.8% | 1981 | $1,112 | 24.1% | 89.6% | 13.5% |
| Wilson Lake Shores | 2.15 | 47.1 | 2.2% | 40.5% | 22.7% | 1978 | $1,061 | 26.6% | 90.1% | 11.6% |
| Thorntontown | 2.50 | 47.2 | 12.6% | 30.5% | 10.0% | 1993 | $653 | 23.6% | 82.5% | 3.9% |
| Florence | 2.31 | 39.1 | 10.0% | 39.4% | 12.0% | 1978 | $870 | 30.4% | 89.6% | 4.6% |
| Whitehead | 2.53 | 36.1 | 13.4% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 1991 | $709 | 13.3% | 87.3% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Killen. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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