State
Land Area (mi²)
14.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,829.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
10.10% (2,440)
Growth Since 2010
88.69% (12,507)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Katy, Texas Population 2021
26,609
Katy is a city located in Fort Bend County and Harris County Texas. With a 2020 population of 26,609, it is the 116th largest city in Texas and the 1456th largest city in the United States . Katy is currently growing at a rate of 10.10% annually and its population has increased by 88.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,102 in 2010. Spanning over 15 miles, Katy has a population density of 1,830 people per square mile.
The average household income in Katy is $110,258 with a poverty rate of 3.72%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,030 per month, and the median house value is $197,300. The median age in Katy is 40 years, 40.6 years for males, and 39 years for females.
Katy Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Katywas:
- White: 80.28%
- Other race: 7.09%
- Black or African American: 6.60%
- Asian: 4.29%
- Two or more races: 1.35%
- Native American: 0.39%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Katy, Texas is 26,609 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 26,609.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 14,102.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,219 | 80.28% |
| Some Other Race | 1,432 | 7.09% |
| Black or African American | 1,333 | 6.60% |
| Asian | 867 | 4.29% |
| Two or More Races | 273 | 1.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 78 | 0.39% |
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Katy Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,651 | 3.01 | 80.4 |
| Married | 4,687 | 3.35 | 85 |
| Non Family | 1,244 | 1.32 | 64.8 |
| Female | 408 | 3.44 | 85.3 |
| Male | 312 | 4.13 | 66.3 |
3.36
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,034 | 7.36% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 720 | 5.13% |
| High School Graduate | 3,600 | 25.64% |
| Some College | 2,918 | 20.78% |
| Associates Degree | 854 | 6.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,823 | 20.10% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,093 | 14.91% |
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Katy Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,461 | 8,093 | 3,514 |
| Hispanic | 3,863 | 2,526 | 855 |
| Black | 1,010 | 1,010 | 118 |
| Other Race | 860 | 703 | 73 |
| Asian | 643 | 594 | 422 |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 130 | 34 |
| Native American | 38 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.63%.
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$46,969
Average Earnings
$52,506
Average Male
$40,123
Average Female
Katy Language by Age
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Katy Language
68.74% of Katy residents speak only English, while 31.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.54% of the population.
Katy Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,931 | 329 | 5.55% |
| White | 11,691 | 305 | 2.61% |
| Asian | 861 | 82 | 9.52% |
| Other | 1,426 | 58 | 4.07% |
| Native | 78 | 51 | 65.38% |
| Multiple | 273 | 27 | 9.89% |
3.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.38%
Male Poverty Rate
4.09%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Katy
The race most likely to be in poverty in Katy is Native, with 65.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Katy is White, with 2.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.65%.
Katy Marital Status
Marriage Rates
62.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.0%
Male Marriage Rate
60.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Katy Married by Age and Sex
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Katy Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Katy Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 995 | 8.09% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 1.62% |
| Other Race | 74 | 7.01% |
| Black | 46 | 4.37% |
| Asian | 26 | 3.54% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 11.59% |
Katy Veterans by Education
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1.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
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66%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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53.03%
Born in Katy
81.13%
Native Born
18.87%
Foreign Born
11.87%
Non Citizen
7.01%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
81.13% of Katy residents were born in the United States, with 53.03% having been born in Texas. 11.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,609 | 2,440 | 10.10% |
| 2020 | 24,169 | 2,440 | 11.23% |
| 2019 | 21,729 | 2,440 | 12.65% |
| 2018 | 19,289 | 1,194 | 6.60% |
| 2017 | 18,095 | 1,011 | 5.92% |
| 2016 | 17,084 | 946 | 5.86% |
| 2015 | 16,138 | 564 | 3.62% |
| 2014 | 15,574 | 554 | 3.69% |
| 2013 | 15,020 | 313 | 2.13% |
| 2012 | 14,707 | 303 | 2.10% |
| 2011 | 14,404 | 237 | 1.67% |
| 2010 | 14,167 | 2,392 | 1.87% |
| 2000 | 11,775 | 3,770 | 3.93% |
| 1990 | 8,005 | 2,345 | 3.53% |
| 1980 | 5,660 | 2,737 | 6.83% |
| 1970 | 2,923 | 0.00% |