Katy, TX population by race
The table below shows Katy's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,094 | 57.36% |
| Black or African American | 2,776 | 12.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 379 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 1,607 | 7.04% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2,500 | 10.95% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,470 | 10.82% |
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Katy population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Katy has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Katy's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Katy population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 57.36% are white, 12.16% are Black or African American, 1.66% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.04% are Asian, 10.95% are some other race and 10.82% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Katy, TX population by race.
The largest racial group in Katy is White with a population of 13,094 (57.36% of the total population).
Katy 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Katy is White with a population of 13,094 (57.36% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,470 (10.82% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Katy, TX
By ethnicity, 6,875 (30.12% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 15,951 (69.88% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Katy, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 10,648 (66.75% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Katy, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Katy's Non-Hispanic population.
Katy Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 10,648 | 66.75% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,618 | 16.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1,587 | 9.95% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 207 | 1.30% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 891 | 5.59% |
Among the Hispanic population in Katy, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,539 (51.48% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Katy, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Katy's Hispanic population.
Katy Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,539 | 51.48% |
| Puerto Rican | 122 | 1.77% |
| Cuban | 168 | 2.44% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,046 | 44.31% |
Things to know
What percentage of Katy, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 30.12% of Katy population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Katy, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,539 (51.48% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Katy, TX have?
Katy, TX has 2,776 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 12.16% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Katy is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Katy, TX?
With 69.88% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Katy.
That being said, with a 12.16% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Katy.
What is the majority race in Katy, TX?
With a population of 13,094 (57.36% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Katy.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Katy, with 12.16% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates