Katy is a city located in Fort Bend County Texas. Katy has a 2024 population of 27,666. Katy is currently growing at a rate of 4.95% annually and its population has increased by 23.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,441 in 2020.
The average household income in Katy is $140,373 with a poverty rate of 5.42%. The median age in Katy is 36 years: 35.2 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Katy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,498 | 52.29% |
| Two or more races | 3,699 | 15.48% |
| Other race | 2,867 | 12% |
| Black or African American | 2,227 | 9.32% |
| Asian | 2,178 | 9.11% |
| Native American | 431 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,490 | 3.17 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Married | 4,780 | 3.71 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Non Family | 1,582 | 1.37 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Female | 763 | 3.29 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 365 | 3.61 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
3.61
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
77.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 480 | 3.19% |
| Associates Degree | 1,342 | 8.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,187 | 27.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,885 | 19.2% |
| High School Graduate | 2,517 | 16.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 854 | 5.68% |
| Some College | 2,764 | 18.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,975 | 7,750 | 4,109 |
| Hispanic | 3,711 | 2,735 | 1,130 |
| 2+ Races | 2,093 | 1,758 | 566 |
| Other Race | 1,385 | 899 | 522 |
| Asian | 1,374 | 1,321 | 799 |
| Black | 1,289 | 1,239 | 681 |
| Native American | 348 | 305 | 125 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,575 | $117,261 | $53,219 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,390 | $143,150 | $59,646 |
| High School Graduate | $46,917 | $51,520 | $27,467 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,762 | $37,464 | $0 |
| Overall | $62,715 | $82,016 | $45,835 |
| Some College | $57,642 | $75,190 | $40,613 |
$62,715
Average Earnings
$82,016
Average Male
$45,835
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.9% of Katy residents speak only English, while 30.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,829 | 921 | 13.49% |
| Other | 2,858 | 514 | 17.98% |
| Multiple | 3,681 | 378 | 10.27% |
| White | 11,091 | 168 | 1.51% |
| Black | 2,159 | 147 | 6.81% |
| Asian | 2,166 | 11 | 0.51% |
5.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.59%
Male Poverty Rate
7.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Katy is Other, with 17.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Katy is Asian, with 0.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.7% |
| High School | 7.15% |
| Some College | 5.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.33% |
| Female Employed | 3.25% |
| Male Employed | 0.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $120,882 | $154,412 |
| Households | $107,332 | $140,373 |
| Married Families | $142,580 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,222 | $83,738 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.1%
Male Marriage Rate
56.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,370
Number of Veterans
1,070
Male Veterans
300
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 556 |
| Second Gulf War | 509 |
| Vietnam | 352 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 620 |
| 75+ | 306 |
| 18 to 34 | 162 |
| 65 to 74 | 142 |
| 55 to 64 | 140 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,011 | 11% |
| Hispanic | 278 | 5.9% |
| 2+ Races | 196 | 7.88% |
| Black | 103 | 6.93% |
| Other Race | 30 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 21 | 4.87% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.34%
Born in Katy
83.36%
Native Born
16.64%
Foreign Born
8.04%
Non Citizen
8.59%
Naturalized
83.36% of Katy residents were born in the United States, with 53.34% having been born in Texas. 8.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 34,198 | 1,307 | 3.97% |
| 2028 | 32,891 | 1,306 | 4.13% |
| 2027 | 31,585 | 1,307 | 4.32% |
| 2026 | 30,278 | 1,306 | 4.51% |
| 2025 | 28,972 | 1,306 | 4.72% |
| 2024 | 27,666 | 1,306 | 4.95% |
| 2023 | 26,360 | 1,074 | 4.25% |
| 2022 | 25,286 | 1,488 | 6.25% |
| 2021 | 23,798 | 1,357 | 6.05% |
| 2020 | 22,441 | 774 | 3.57% |
| 2019 | 21,667 | 2,335 | 12.08% |
| 2018 | 19,332 | 1,198 | 6.61% |
| 2017 | 18,134 | 1,018 | 5.95% |
| 2016 | 17,116 | 953 | 5.9% |
| 2015 | 16,163 | 575 | 3.69% |
| 2014 | 15,588 | 557 | 3.71% |
| 2013 | 15,031 | 320 | 2.18% |
| 2012 | 14,711 | 302 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 14,409 | 243 | 1.72% |
| 2010 | 14,166 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,775 | 3,770 | 47.1% |
| 1990 | 8,005 | 2,345 | 41.43% |
| 1980 | 5,660 | 2,737 | 93.64% |
| 1970 | 2,923 | -31,275 | -91.45% |