Katy, TX Demographics
What is the population of Katy?
There are 22,826 residents in Katy, with a median age of 35.7. Of this, 50.1% are males and 49.9% are females. US-born citizens make up 77.66% of the resident pool in Katy, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.26%. Additionally, 8.08% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 19,184 people in Katy currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 22,826 | 4.1% |
| Male Population | 11,436 | 5.1% |
| Female Population | 11,390 | 3.1% |
Male Population 50.1%
Female Population 49.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.7 | -10.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 17,727 | 2.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,254 | 12.6% |
| Not Citizen | 1,845 | 9.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 77.66%
Citizen not U.S. Born 14.26%
Not Citizen 8.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 244 | -6.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,145 | 10.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,358 | 24.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 470 | -30.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 19,184 | 5.2% |
Moved from Abroad 1.09%
Moved from Same County 5.11%
Moved from Same State 6.06%
Moved from Different State 2.1%
Same House as Last Year 85.64%
What are the employment statistics in Katy?
White-collar workers make up 80.1% of the working population in Katy, while blue-collar employees account for 19.9%. There are also 1,511 entrepreneurs in Katy (14.6% of the workforce); 7,167 workers employed in private companies (69.27%); and 1,424 people working in governmental institutions (13.76%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 8,288 | -7.1% |
| Blue Collar | 2,059 | 17.9% |
White Collar 80.1%
Blue Collar 19.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,511 | -6.1% |
| Private Companies | 7,167 | -1.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,424 | -9.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 245 | 3.8% |
Self Employees 14.6%
Private Companies 69.27%
Governmental Workers 13.76%
Not for Profit Companies 2.37%
How many households are there in Katy?
There are a total of 6,993 households in Katy, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 82.48% of these Katy households, while non-family units account for the remaining 17.52%. Additionally, 46.05% of households have children and 53.95% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 6,993 | -1.4% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 5,768 | 2.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,225 | -15.1% |
Family Households 82.48%
Non-Family Households 17.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,220 | 19.3% |
| Households without Children | 3,773 | -14.2% |
Households with Children 46.05%
Households without Children 53.95%
What are the median and average incomes in Katy?
The average annual household income in Katy is $147,414, while the median household income sits at $114,917 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $154,118, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $127,928.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $147,414 | 10.7% |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | -0.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 63 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 21,412 | 3.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Katy?
There are 7,698 housing units in Katy, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2003. Of the 6,993 occupied housing units in Katy, 79.39% are owner-occupied, while 20.61% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.36% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $400,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,722 per month in Katy.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 7,698 | -2.5% |
| Median Year Built | 2003 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 73 | 37.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 52 | -44.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 232 | -38.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 263 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,062 | -10.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 769 | -7.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,128 | -2.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 939 | -21.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,697 | 8.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 483 | 56.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,993 | -1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,552 | -4.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,441 | 14.2% |
Owner Occupied 79.39%
Renter Occupied 20.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,629 | -9.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,923 | 5.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $400,100 | 23.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $255,400 | 26.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,722 | 5.3% |
With Mortgage 65.36%
Without Mortgage 34.64%
What is the level of education in Katy?
Approximately 22.86% of the population in Katy holds a high school degree (that's 3,622 residents), while 21.42% have attained a college certificate (3,915 locals) and 25.84% have a bachelor's degree (4,094 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 765 | 98.2% |
| Some High School | 3,622 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 3,915 | -7.9% |
| Associate Degree | 1,192 | -15.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,094 | 5.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,778 | -6.9% |
No High School 4.83%
Some High School 22.86%
Some College 21.42%
Associate Degree 7.52%
Bachelor's Degree 25.84%
Graduate Degree 17.53%
What is the marital status of Katy residents?
A total of 4,167 people in Katy have never been married (which represents 24.31% of the total population), while 10,857 of them are wedded (63.34%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 241 (1.41%) and 1,497 (8.73%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,167 | 26.7% |
| Married | 10,857 | -0.5% |
| Separated | 241 | -44.7% |
| Widowed | 619 | -16.9% |
| Divorced | 1,497 | 1,497.0% |
Never Married 24.31%
Married 63.34%
Separated 1.41%
Widowed 3.61%
Divorced 8.73%
What are the most common means of transportation in Katy?
The top three means of transportation people in Katy use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 8,550 residents commute by car, 139 prefer going to work by walking and 97 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,550 | -3.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 97 | 5.4% |
| Bicycle | 18 | 12.5% |
| Motorcycle | 29 | 7.4% |
| TaxiCab | 71 | 4.4% |
| Walk | 139 | 120.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Katy by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.