Location:1. On U.S. Highway 1902. 20 miles west of I353. 60 miles north of Austin4. 60 miles south of Waco

Grow With Us

1st best performing economy (Milken Institute - 2010)

2nd best small city for jobs (Forbes Magazine - 2010)

6th strongest MSA economy in Texas (Policom.com - 2010)

9th fastest growing City in the nation (US Census Bureau- 2009)

Current Indicators

Population Trends

2000 Census 2009 EstimatePercent Change

2000-2009

Belton 14,623 17,624 20.5%

Copperas Cove 29,592 32,151 8.6%

Gatesville 15,591 16,117 3.4%

Harker Heights 17,308 25,522 47.5%

Killeen 86,911 117,143 34.8%

Lampasas 6,786 8,023 18.2%

Nolanville 2,150 3,010 40%

Temple 54,514 62,613 14.9%

Source: Texas State Data Center

Population Trends

2000 Census2009

EstimatesPercent Change

2000-2009

Bell County 237,974 286,466 16.70%

Coryell County 74,978 76,109 1.5%

Lampasas County 17,762 21,135 19.00%

Region/MSA 330,714 379,231 14.67%

Source: Texas State Data Center

Unemployment Trends

August2010

August 2009 Difference

Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood MSA 7.9% 7.1% +11.26%

State of Texas 8.4% 8.1% +3.7%

United States 9.5% 9.6% -1.04%

Source: Texas Workforce Commission

Opportunities1. Texas A&M University – Central Texas

2. Fort Hood

3. Expansion of SH 195 from Florence to IH 35

4. Expansion of infrastructure at Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport

5. Darnall Medical Center

Texas A&M University–Central TexasTAMU-CT stand-alone campus being constructed on 662 acres in south Killeen on State Highway 195. First

phase being constructed to accommodate 15,000 students. Classes begin in late 2012. Great opportunities for commercial and retail businesses.

Research and Development Impact …

• Technology Research Centers

• Emerging Technologies

Healthcare

Defense

• Commercialization

Fort Hood

ECONOMIC IMPACT - Regional: $7.1 Billion

- Fort Hood is one of the largest military installations in the free world -- Fort Hood is one of the largest military installations in the free world -

TOTAL LAND: 209,089 Acres or 327 Sq. Miles(almost same size as Dallas)

POST POPULATION:Military Assigned ……………………………………………… 45,000+Family Members……………………………………………… 101,498Population Living Off Post ………………………………………… 70%Daytime Post Population ……… ……… ……… ……………100,243

Source: Fort Hood Command Brief August 2010, Heart of Texas Defense Alliance

Fort Hood1. Skilled and highly trained workforce

2. Vast pool of skilled veterans separating from the Army at Fort Hood each month with approximately 30% of soldiers remaining in the local area

3. Veterans Inventory reports that 38% more indicate they would stay if there were quality employment opportunities.

4. Skills include but are not limited to: a. Computer technicians and operatorsb. Engineersc. Medicald. High Tech Electricians & Repairse. Transportation & Logistics and More…

Fort HoodEstimated Salaries of Active Duty Soldiers: 

Enlisted Soldier with 3-10 Years of Service……...$25k - $35kAverage Age: 18-35Typical Rank: E1-E6

Senior Enlisted & Officer at Retirement…….…..$70k - $100k Average Age: 35-55Typical Rank: E7-O9

State Highway 195 

• Continued construction by TxDOT on State Highway 195 will create a four-lane, divided roadway to Interstate 35 South.

Expansion of infrastructure at Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport

 

• Killeen City officials are collaborating with Fort Hood and Department of Defense officials to construct a second parallel runway at the joint-use airport. The runway will provide the capability of landing fixed wing jets to recruit an Air Force component to Fort Hood and diversify the armed forces mission.

Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport

Darnall Medical Center

• The hospital on Fort Hood has been redesignated as a medical center. The redesignation will bring approximately 2,000 new jobs to the area. Specialty areas could include medical trauma care and/or medical training.

• Construction on the $196 million medical center is expected to be complete by 2016.

• The project adds to the stabilization of Fort Hood.

Labor Pool Opportunities: Labor Pool Opportunities: **Source: Claritas; ** Source: Heart of Texas Defense Alliance

TypeEstimated

Annual Number

MSA Population Ages 21-55* 214,134

Exiting or Retiring Military Personnel** 8,000-10,000

Central Texas College Students 6,000

Texas A&M University – Central Texas Students 2,000

Total 230,000+

Wage Comparisons:Wage Comparisons:Job Description Entry Wages Top Wages

Mfg. First Line Supervisors

Killeen $ 14.89 $ 26.89

Amarillo $ 16.48 $ 35.22

DFW $ 16.85 $ 30.40

Houston $ 18.13 $ 35.64

Mfg. Helpers, Production Workers 

Killeen $ 7.94 $ 9.74

Amarillo $ 8.01 $ 11.52

DFW $ 7.81 $ 11.22

Houston $ 7.65 $ 11.47

Office Clerks, General

Killeen $ 8.19 $ 14.01

Amarillo $ 7.72 $ 12.71

DFW $ 8.94 $ 16.47

Houston $ 8.69 $ 15.98

• Employment

Unemployed as a result of personal choice (11.3%)

Part-time labor availability (48%)

• Underemployment

Education attained (14.27 years)

Education required (13.36 years)

2007 Labor Study Results:2007 Labor Study Results:Central Texas Workforce Profile

20072007 Labor Study Results:Labor Study Results:

Demographic Profile of the typical employee• Average age (47.8 years)

• Caucasian (69%)• Black (15%)• Hispanic (9%)

• Average Annual Household Income ($55,340)

Central Texas Workforce Profile

20072007 Labor Study Results:Labor Study Results:Central Texas Workforce Profile

Education

• High School or some College (51%) (74%)• Associate degree (14%) (12%)• Bachelor degree and/or higher (32%) (14%)• Average years of school completed for Central Texans

(14.4 years)

Killeen Data Fort Hood Data, Source: Claritas Inc.

Central Texas Region2007 Occupational Distribution

(1321 Responses)

Manufacturing4%

Police/Correctional Officer

3%

Sales/Retail5%

Technician10%

Managerial12%

Secretary/Clerical3%

Food Service3%

Education10%

Professional25%

Other25%

20072007 Labor Study Results:Labor Study Results:

2007 Results From A 2007 Results From A Wages & Benefits Study:Wages & Benefits Study:

Average Vacation Time

Years of Service Average Vacation Days

1-5 years 10.52 days

6-10 years 14.56 days

11-15 years 16.77 days

16-20 years 17.35 days

21 years or longer 17.42 days

2007 Results From A 2007 Results From A Wages & Benefits Study:Wages & Benefits Study:

Percent of Employers Offering Benefits in

Central Texas and the US

Benefit Central Texas United States

Medical Insurance 100% 71%

Dental Insurance 92% 46%

Retirement Plan 83% 60%

Paid Holidays 100% 76%

20072007 Labor Study Results:Labor Study Results:Central Texas Region

2007 Industry Employment (1329 Responses)

Trans3%

Manufacturing4%

Construction5% Other Services

9% Comm3%

Public Admin/Govt11%

Trade11%

Military/Defense4%

Medical12%

FIRE2%

Other Industries18%

Education12%

Professional/Related Services

6%

For more information, contact the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Team:

(254) 526-9551

Phyllis Gogue pgogue@gkcc.com