Killen, Alabama
Town · Population 1,040 · #255 in Alabama
About Killen
Killen, AL is a small town located in northwestern Alabama with an estimated population of 1,040.
Officially, Killen is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.02 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 515 residents per square mile.
📰 Killen News Today
- Schedule - Brooks Lions (Killen, AL) Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Jul 28
- Tuscumbia woman arrested following armed robbery in Killen WHNT.com · Mar 8
- Ret. LTC Robert S Steen Obituary (2026) - Killen, AL - Elkins East Chapel - Killen Legacy obituary · Jul 29
- ‘It’s home’: New Killen Police Chief lays out plans for the future WAFF · Jan 5
- Alvin Lee Scott Smith | Obituaries timesdaily.com · May 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Killen Unique
- The only place in America named Killen — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Killen
- City Limits Cafe — american
- Ole Sawmill Cafe — regional
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Lawler's Barbecue — barbecue
- New China Chinese — chinese
- Rick's Barbecue — barbecue
- Rising Crust Pizza and Hops — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Killen
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Killen
- Allen Thornton Career Technical Center
- Brooks Elementary School
- Brooks High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,040
Rank in state#255 of 463
Land area2.02 sq mi
Density515/sq mi
Coordinates34.8610, -87.5293