It is extremely challenging to get accurate Katy demographics, since Katy is not all incorporated. According to the Katy Area Economic Development Council’s Website (www.katyedc.org):
“Powered by one of the most acclaimed school districts in the state of Texas, Katy area’s growth is fueled by an abundant and talented population, which is growing at of rate of roughly 5% annually.
Approximately 340,000 people reside in the Katy area and are drawn here by the Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD), which now has over 77,000 students. The Katy area is larger in population than the City of Pittsburgh, PA. Katy’s past growth between the years 2000 and 2010 increased by 84%. This phenomenal growth is projected to continue, fueled by Katy ISD, energy companies and corporations, businesses and entrepreneurs. By the year 2022, projections show that over 391,000 people will call the area home.
Employment in the Katy area continues to grow at similar pace. The civilian employed population is 180,758 persons with growth projected to 217,652 persons by the year 2022 (20.4% increase). The Katy area has a low unemployment rate at 4.6%.
The demographics of the Katy area are grounded in a strong income base with exceptional educational attainment. The average household income is $127,335 in the Katy area and projected to increase to $147,821 by the year 2022. The strong income base translates to strong educational attainment above the national average, with over 44% of the population having bachelor’s or graduate degrees.”
Population and Growth
The incorporated City of Katy itself has a population of about 25,000, but when people say “Katy,” they usually mean the much larger Katy ISD area that spreads across three counties.
It is extremely challenging to get accurate population statistics and demographics for the Katy Area…since it is not all incorporated. According to the Katy Area Economic Development Council’s Website (https://www.katyedc.org/quality-of-life/education)
Depending on how you measure it, the greater Katy area is home to 300,000 to 400,000 residents—and growing rapidly. This distinction matters because if you only look at city limits, you’ll miss the scale of the suburban boom.
City of Katy TX (incorporated) Inside Greater Katy Map
Note the green portion is what we refer to as “Katy TX” and is covered by Katy ISD and mostly has Katy addresses, but the red portion is what is “incorporated” as the City of Katy and we call “Old Katy.”
Demographics
Katy growth means diversity. You’ll meet people from all over the United States who’ve relocated for work, as well as international families who are drawn by Katy’s schools and opportunities. The cultural mix has given rise to a wide variety of restaurants, community organizations, and events that make Katy feel both cosmopolitan and deeply Texan at the same time.
Source: https://publicbiapps.katyisd.org/PublicDashboard/PublicDashboard.aspx
The following shows the demographics by high school.
Seven Lakes High School (Southwest Katy)
Tompkins High School (Southwest Katy)
Jordon High School (Southwest Katy-Fulshear)
Fulshear High School (Southwest Katy – Fulshear)
Cinco Ranch High School (Southeast & Southwest Katy)
Taylor High School (Southeast Katy)
Katy High School (Northwest Katy)
Paetow High School (Northwest Katy)
Mayde Creek High School (Northeast Katy)
Morton Ranch High School (Northeast Katy)
