Katy, TX Demographics

A map of Katy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,455	11,652	41.5%	53.2%
Hispanic	7,514	6,141	29.8%	28.0%
Asian	2,915	1,687	11.6%	7.7%
Black	2,812	1,455	11.2%	6.6%
Multiracial	1,206	797	4.8%	3.6%
Native American/Other	282	162	1.1%	0.7%

Katy, Texas has an estimated population of 25,184, a large increase from the 21,894 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.5% White, 29.8% Hispanic, 11.6% Asian, 11.2% Black, 4.8% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Katy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Katy has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Katy, that probability was 62.6% in 2020 and 71.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Katy is ranked the 131st most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Katy was ranked the 145th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Katy's White Population

10,455 residents of Katy, or 41.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Katy is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Katy ranks 951st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Katy's White population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. White residents' share of Katy's population has decreased from 53.2% to 41.5%.

Katy is more White than neighboring Brookshire (14.4% White). Katy is less White than neighboring Cinco Ranch (48.6% White), Fulshear (52.2% White), Pattison (46.9% White), and Weston Lakes (81.8% White).

Katy's Black Population

2,812 residents of Katy, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Katy is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Katy ranks 451st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Katy's Black population has grown by an estimated 93.3%. Black residents' share of Katy's population has increased from 6.6% to 11.2%.

Katy is more Black than neighboring Cinco Ranch (0.6% Black), Fulshear (4% Black), and Weston Lakes (4.3% Black). Katy is less Black than neighboring Brookshire (22.1% Black), and Pattison (21.8% Black).

Katy's Asian Population

2,915 residents of Katy, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Katy is higher than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Katy ranks 67th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Katy's Asian population has grown by an estimated 72.8%. Asian residents' share of Katy's population has increased from 7.7% to 11.6%.

Katy is more Asian than neighboring Brookshire (0.8% Asian), Pattison (0.4% Asian), and Weston Lakes (1.2% Asian). Katy is less Asian than neighboring Cinco Ranch (17.7% Asian), and Fulshear (17.7% Asian).

Katy's Hispanic Population

7,514 residents of Katy, or 29.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Katy is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Katy ranks 956th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Katy's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Katy's population has increased from 28.0% to 29.8%.

Katy is more Hispanic than neighboring Cinco Ranch (29.1% Hispanic), Fulshear (18.2% Hispanic), Pattison (29.2% Hispanic), and Weston Lakes (11% Hispanic). Katy is less Hispanic than neighboring Brookshire (61.7% Hispanic).

Katy's Native American/Other Population

282 residents of Katy, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Katy is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Katy ranks 745th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Katy's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 74.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Katy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Katy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cinco Ranch (1% Native American/Other), Fulshear (0.3% Native American/Other), Brookshire (0.9% Native American/Other), Pattison (0.1% Native American/Other), and Weston Lakes (0% Native American/Other).

Katy's Multiracial Population

1,206 residents of Katy, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Katy is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Katy ranks 676th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Katy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Katy's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.8%.

Katy is more Multiracial than neighboring Cinco Ranch (3% Multiracial), Brookshire (0.1% Multiracial), Pattison (1.6% Multiracial), and Weston Lakes (1.7% Multiracial). Katy is less Multiracial than neighboring Fulshear (7.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.