Killeen–Temple metropolitan area

Metropolitan statistical area in Texas, United StatesKilleen–TempleMetropolitan statistical areaDowntown Temple at Main StreetInteractive Map of Killeen–Temple, TX MSA City of Killeen City of Temple Fort Hood (fka Fort Cavazos) Killeen–Temple, TX MSA Country United StatesState TexasPrincipal cities Killeen Temple Fort Hood Area • Total2,815.93 sq mi (7,293.2 km2)Population (2025) • Total511,497 • Density178/sq mi (69/km2)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 2025 census estimates, the MSA had a population of 511,497. 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 County Seat 2025 estimate 2020 Census Change Area Density Bell Belton 402,248 370,647 +8.53% 1,088 sq mi (2,820 km2) 370/sq mi (143/km2) Coryell Gatesville 85,592 83,093 +3.01% 1,057 sq mi (2,740 km2) 81/sq mi (31/km2) Lampasas Lampasas 23,657 21,627 +9.39% 714 sq mi (1,850 km2) 33/sq mi (13/km2) T