Katy, TX Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2019: 21,729 (98% urban, 2% rural). >Population change since 2000: +84.5%

Median Age: 40.5 years

Poverty (breakdown): (2.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 5.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 65.4% for American Indian residents, 4.1% for other race residents, 9.9% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 142 feet

Land Area: 10.7 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 11,572 - 56.5%
      Hispanic - 6,145 - 30.0%
      Black alone - 1,191 - 5.8%
      Asian alone - 832 - 4.1%
      Two or more races - 298 - 1.5%
      Other race alone - 203 - 1.0%

In the early 1800s Katy was known as "Cane Island", named for the creek that runs through the area, a branch of Buffalo Bayou. The creek was filled with tall cane, not native to the area. It was presumed to have been planted by either the Karankawa Indians or Spanish explorers to aid in fur trapping until the 1820s.

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Onsite Testing

On-Site Drug Testing Katy, TX

Time is money, we can come to you. Accredited Drug Testing provides on-site drug testing services in Katy, TX and throughout the local area for employers who need drug or alcohol testing at their place of business or other location. On-site drug testing methods include urine drug testing, hair drug testing, oral saliva drug testing and breath alcohol testing. Both instant drug test results and laboratory analyzed testing is available. Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident.

25765 KATY FWY 0.7 miles

25765 KATY FWY
KATY, TX 77494
Categories: KATY TX

23900 KATY FWY 2.3 miles

23900 KATY FWY
KATY, TX 77494
Categories: KATY TX

21929 KATY FWY 4.3 miles

21929 KATY FWY
KATY, TX 77450
Categories: KATY TX

10705 SPRING GREEN BLVD STE 600 4.5 miles

10705 SPRING GREEN BLVD STE 600
KATY, TX 77494
Categories: KATY TX

21700 KINGSLAND BLVD 4.7 miles

21700 KINGSLAND BLVD
KATY, TX 77450
Categories: KATY TX

21660 KINGSLAND BLVD 4.8 miles

21660 KINGSLAND BLVD
KATY, TX 77450
Categories: KATY TX

21238 KINGSLAND BLVD 5.1 miles

21238 KINGSLAND BLVD
KATY, TX 77450
Categories: KATY TX

6501 S FRY RD STE 1000 5.9 miles

6501 S FRY RD STE 1000
KATY, TX 77494
Categories: KATY TX

1844 SNAKE RIVER RD STE A 6.0 miles

1844 SNAKE RIVER RD STE A
KATY, TX 77449
Categories: KATY TX

952 S Fry Rd, 6.3 miles

952 S Fry Rd,
Katy, TX 77450
Categories: Katy TX

19728 SAUMS RD STE 179 6.4 miles

19728 SAUMS RD STE 179
HOUSTON, TX 77084
Categories: HOUSTON TX

19450 KATY FWY 6.9 miles

19450 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77094
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7101 W GRAND PKWY S 8.3 miles

7101 W GRAND PKWY S
RICHMOND, TX 77407
Categories: RICHMOND TX

5510-A W GRAND PKWY S 8.3 miles

5510-A W GRAND PKWY S
RICHMOND, TX 77406
Categories: RICHMOND TX

17738 SUNSET RIVER LN 10.0 miles

17738 SUNSET RIVER LN
HOUSTON, TX 77084
Categories: HOUSTON TX

16125 Cairnway Dr Ste 106 11.4 miles

16125 Cairnway Dr Ste 106
Houston, TX 77084
Categories: Houston TX

9110 BARKER CYPRESS RD 12.0 miles

9110 BARKER CYPRESS RD
CYPRESS, TX 77433
Categories: CYPRESS TX

1398 ELDRIDGE PKWY STE 113 12.1 miles

1398 ELDRIDGE PKWY STE 113
HOUSTON, TX 77077
Categories: HOUSTON TX

14770 MEMORIAL DR STE 100 12.8 miles

14770 MEMORIAL DR STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

12345 KATY FWY 13.1 miles

12345 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

14045 MEMORIAL DR 14.1 miles

14045 MEMORIAL DR
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2550 GRAY FALLS DR STE 120 14.3 miles

2550 GRAY FALLS DR STE 120
HOUSTON, TX 77077
Categories: HOUSTON TX

12121 Richmond Ave Ste 124, 14.4 miles

12121 Richmond Ave Ste 124,
Houston, TX 77082
Categories: Houston TX

8100 HIGHWAY 6 N STE E 14.5 miles

8100 HIGHWAY 6 N STE E
HOUSTON, TX 77095
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11807 WESTHEIMER RD STE 560 14.6 miles

11807 WESTHEIMER RD STE 560
HOUSTON, TX 77077
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11211 KATY FWY 14.7 miles

11211 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1705 JACKSON ST 14.7 miles

1705 JACKSON ST
RICHMOND, TX 77469
Categories: RICHMOND TX

1601 Main St Ste 208, 14.8 miles

1601 Main St Ste 208,
Richmond, TX 77469
Categories: Richmond TX

1601 MAIN ST STE 405 14.8 miles

1601 MAIN ST STE 405
RICHMOND, TX 77469
Categories: RICHMOND TX

25801 HIGHWAY 290 14.8 miles

25801 HIGHWAY 290
CYPRESS, TX 77429
Categories: CYPRESS TX

1511 UPLAND DR STE 100 14.9 miles

1511 UPLAND DR STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77043
Categories: HOUSTON TX

13811 CHARTERHOUSE WAY 15.0 miles

13811 CHARTERHOUSE WAY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77498
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

2929 WOODLAND PARK DR 15.1 miles

2929 WOODLAND PARK DR
HOUSTON, TX 77082
Categories: HOUSTON TX

13141 FM 1960 RD W STE 500 15.4 miles

13141 FM 1960 RD W STE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11621A KATY FWY 15.5 miles

11621A KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

4114 AVENUE H 15.6 miles

4114 AVENUE H
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
Categories: ROSENBERG TX

3926 AVENUE H STE 11 15.7 miles

3926 AVENUE H STE 11
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
Categories: ROSENBERG TX

17410 NORTHWEST FWY 16.1 miles

17410 NORTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77040
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1111 GILLINGHAM LN 16.2 miles

1111 GILLINGHAM LN
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

1250 7TH ST 16.4 miles

1250 7TH ST
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

1730 B F Terry Blvd Ste 302 16.5 miles

1730 B F Terry Blvd Ste 302
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
Categories: ROSENBERG TX

1201 LAKEVIEW DR 16.5 miles

1201 LAKEVIEW DR
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

855 FROSTWOOD 16.5 miles

855 FROSTWOOD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1730 BF Terry Blvd Suite 702 16.6 miles

1730 BF Terry Blvd Suite 702
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
Categories: ROSENBERG TX

2520 B F TERRY BLVD 16.8 miles

2520 B F TERRY BLVD
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
Categories: ROSENBERG TX

11301 fallbrook # 126 17.1 miles

11301 fallbrook # 126
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10521 CORPORATE DR 17.2 miles

10521 CORPORATE DR
STAFFORD, TX 77477
Categories: STAFFORD TX

10655 STEEPLETOP DR 17.2 miles

10655 STEEPLETOP DR
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1403 HIGHWAY 6 STE 100 17.4 miles

1403 HIGHWAY 6 STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

1235 LAKE POINTE PKWY # 102 17.4 miles

1235 LAKE POINTE PKWY # 102
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

2600 S GESSNER RD STE 205 17.4 miles

2600 S GESSNER RD STE 205
HOUSTON, TX 77063
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10680 Jones Road, Suite 200 17.5 miles

10680 Jones Road, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77065
Categories: Houston TX

24601 Southwest Freeway STE 100 17.5 miles

24601 Southwest Freeway STE 100
Rosenberg, TX 77471
Categories: Rosenberg TX

9701 RICHMOND AVE STE 115 17.6 miles

9701 RICHMOND AVE STE 115
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Categories: HOUSTON TX

14023 SOUTHWEST FWY 17.6 miles

14023 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

10906 FM 1960 West 17.6 miles

10906 FM 1960 West
Houston, TX 77070
Categories: Houston TX

16902 SOUTHWEST FWY 17.7 miles

16902 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

16062 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 2 17.7 miles

16062 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 2
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

14825 NORTHWEST FWY STE 800 17.8 miles

14825 NORTHWEST FWY STE 800
HOUSTON, TX 77040
Categories: HOUSTON TX

15259 Southwest Freeway, 17.8 miles

15259 Southwest Freeway,
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Categories: Sugar Land TX

14825 Northwest Fwy Suite 800 17.8 miles

14825 Northwest Fwy Suite 800
Houston, TX 77040
Categories: Houston TX

10039 BISSONNET ST Ste 120 17.8 miles

10039 BISSONNET ST Ste 120
HOUSTON, TX 77036
Categories: HOUSTON TX

16545 Southwest Frwy #225 17.9 miles

16545 Southwest Frwy #225
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

3531 TOWN CENTER BLVD S STE 101 17.9 miles

3531 TOWN CENTER BLVD S STE 101
SUGARLAND, TX 77479
Categories: SUGARLAND TX

8101 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 100 18.0 miles

8101 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77072
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9380 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S Ste 300 18.0 miles

9380 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S Ste 300
HOUSTON, TX 77099
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6360 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY N STE 200 18.0 miles

6360 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY N STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77041
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9138 WEST RD 18.0 miles

9138 WEST RD
HOUSTON, TX 77064
Categories: HOUSTON TX

8104 SOUTHWEST FWY STE E 18.1 miles

8104 SOUTHWEST FWY STE E
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2450 FONDREN RD STE 125 18.4 miles

2450 FONDREN RD STE 125
HOUSTON, TX 77063
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2500 FONDREN RD STE 120 18.4 miles

2500 FONDREN RD STE 120
HOUSTON, TX 77063
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9543 BISSONNET ST 18.5 miles

9543 BISSONNET ST
HOUSTON, TX 77036
Categories: HOUSTON TX

3001 Fondren Rd STE G 18.6 miles

3001 Fondren Rd STE G
Houston, TX 77063
Categories: Houston TX

3151 HIGHWAY 6 18.7 miles

3151 HIGHWAY 6
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

3727 GREENBRIAR DR STE 403 18.8 miles

3727 GREENBRIAR DR STE 403
STAFFORD, TX 77477
Categories: STAFFORD TX

9000 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 180 18.8 miles

9000 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 180
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Categories: HOUSTON TX

14044 SPRING CYPRESS RD 18.8 miles

14044 SPRING CYPRESS RD
CYPRESS, TX 77429
Categories: CYPRESS TX

7447 HARWIN DR STE 102 19.0 miles

7447 HARWIN DR STE 102
HOUSTON, TX 77036
Categories: HOUSTON TX

8313 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 111 19.0 miles

8313 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 111
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Categories: HOUSTON TX

8200 Wednesbury Lane Suite # 4, 19.1 miles

8200 Wednesbury Lane Suite # 4,
Houston, TX 77074
Categories: Houston TX

1036 N CIRCLE DR 19.9 miles

1036 N CIRCLE DR
SEALY, TX 77474
Categories: SEALY TX

1036 N Circle St Ste 101 20.1 miles

1036 N Circle St Ste 101
Sealy, TX 77474
Categories: Sealy TX

6065 HILLCROFT ST STE 208 20.1 miles

6065 HILLCROFT ST STE 208
HOUSTON, TX 77081
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6545 SOUTHWEST FWY 20.2 miles

6545 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6535 SOUTHWEST FWY 20.2 miles

6535 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10807 Shawnbrook Dr 20.2 miles

10807 Shawnbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77071
Categories: Houston TX

7545 S BRAESWOOD BLVD 20.2 miles

7545 S BRAESWOOD BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77071
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1415 S VOSS RD STE 110-520 ON-SITE ONLY 20.4 miles

1415 S VOSS RD STE 110-520 ON-SITE ONLY
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6440 HILLCROFT ST STE 104 20.4 miles

6440 HILLCROFT ST STE 104
HOUSTON, TX 77081
Categories: HOUSTON TX

13215 DOTSON RD #120 20.5 miles

13215 DOTSON RD #120
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2425 Fountain View Dr Ste 160 20.6 miles

2425 Fountain View Dr Ste 160
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Categories: HOUSTON TX

13300 Hargrave Road, Suite 507 20.6 miles

13300 Hargrave Road, Suite 507
Houston, TX 77070
Categories: Houston TX

5901 WESTHEIMER RD STE W 20.7 miles

5901 WESTHEIMER RD STE W
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9180 KATY FWY STE 200 20.9 miles

9180 KATY FWY STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77055
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11097 NORTHWEST FWY STE C 21.0 miles

11097 NORTHWEST FWY STE C
HOUSTON, TX 77092
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10961 NORTHWEST FWY 21.0 miles

10961 NORTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77092
Categories: HOUSTON TX

22475 TOMBALL PKWY 21.1 miles

22475 TOMBALL PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10850 LOUETTA RD STE 1500 21.2 miles

10850 LOUETTA RD STE 1500
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5420 DASHWOOD DR STE 205 21.6 miles

5420 DASHWOOD DR STE 205
HOUSTON, TX 77081
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6930 FM 1960 RD W 21.7 miles

6930 FM 1960 RD W
HOUSTON, TX 77069
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9006 Weyburn Grove Dr 21.7 miles

9006 Weyburn Grove Dr
Houston, TX 77088
Categories: Houston TX

1214 N POST OAK RD STE 100 22.0 miles

1214 N POST OAK RD STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77055
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1000 N POST OAK RD BLDG G STE 100 22.0 miles

1000 N POST OAK RD BLDG G STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77055
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2428 TEXAS PKWY 22.3 miles

2428 TEXAS PKWY
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489
Categories: MISSOURI CITY TX

6840 HIGHWAY 6 22.4 miles

6840 HIGHWAY 6
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459
Categories: MISSOURI CITY TX

9200 Hempstead Rd Ste 137 22.4 miles

9200 Hempstead Rd Ste 137
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525 22.5 miles

6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Categories: BELLAIRE TX

4936 BEECHNUT ST 22.6 miles

4936 BEECHNUT ST
HOUSTON, TX 77096
Categories: HOUSTON TX

4635 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 575W 22.7 miles

4635 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 575W
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Categories: HOUSTON TX

15882 CHAMPION FOREST DR 23.1 miles

15882 CHAMPION FOREST DR
SPRING, TX 77379
Categories: SPRING TX

2207 LAZYBROOK DR 23.1 miles

2207 LAZYBROOK DR
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2150 W 18TH ST 23.2 miles

2150 W 18TH ST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2000 NORTH LOOP W STE 200 23.4 miles

2000 NORTH LOOP W STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77018
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5568 WESLAYAN ST 23.4 miles

5568 WESLAYAN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77005
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1919 North Loop W Ste 125, 23.5 miles

1919 North Loop W Ste 125,
Houston, TX 77008
Categories: Houston TX

14080 FM 2920 RD STE A 23.5 miles

14080 FM 2920 RD STE A
TOMBALL, TX 77377
Categories: TOMBALL TX

3637 W ALABAMA ST STE 100 23.6 miles

3637 W ALABAMA ST STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Categories: HOUSTON TX

28465 STATE HIGHWAY 249 23.6 miles

28465 STATE HIGHWAY 249
TOMBALL, TX 77375
Categories: TOMBALL TX

12401 S POST OAK RD STE 235 23.7 miles

12401 S POST OAK RD STE 235
HOUSTON, TX 77045
Categories: HOUSTON TX

4950 FM 1960 RD W STE A6 23.7 miles

4950 FM 1960 RD W STE A6
HOUSTON, TX 77069
Categories: HOUSTON TX

13406 Medical Complex Dr Ste 1, 23.9 miles

13406 Medical Complex Dr Ste 1,
Tomball, TX 77375
Categories: Tomball TX

506 Graham Suite 260 24.3 miles

506 Graham Suite 260
TOMBALL, TX 77375
Categories: TOMBALL TX

5535 MEMORIAL DR STE B 24.4 miles

5535 MEMORIAL DR STE B
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5151 KATY FWY 24.7 miles

5151 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5151 KATY FWY STE 170 24.7 miles

5151 KATY FWY STE 170
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Categories: HOUSTON TX

635 W 19TH ST STE 203 25.0 miles

635 W 19TH ST STE 203
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6601 CYPRESSWOOD DR # 231 25.0 miles

6601 CYPRESSWOOD DR # 231
SPRING, TX 77379
Categories: SPRING TX

5529 Lovetta Rd Ste A, Office 9 25.0 miles

5529 Lovetta Rd Ste A, Office 9
Spring, TX 77379
Categories: Spring TX

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Drug Test Screening Panels Available In Katy, TX

We offer a 5-panel drug test, which screens for the following:

  • Amphetamines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
  • PCP

We offer a 10-panel drug test which screens for the following:

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbituates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • MDA
  • Methadone
  • Methaqualone
  • Opiates
  • PCP
  • Propoxyphene

We offer a 12-panel drug test which screens for the following:

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • MDA
  • Methadone
  • Methaqualone
  • Opiates
  • PCP
  • Propoxyphene
  • Meperidine
  • Tramadol

** Customized drug testing panels such as bath salts, synthetic marijuana, steroids and other drugs are also available.

Urine or Hair On-site Drug Testing In Katy, TX - You Choose!

Our on-site drug testing services in Katy, TX include urine drug testing, which has a detection period of 1-5 days and hair drug testing which has a detection period of up to 90 days. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours, when analyzed by our SAMHSA Certified Laboratories. Negative instant test results are available immediately, non-negative test results require laboratory confirmation.

Why Use On-Site Drug Testing in Katy, TX?

Time is money and when sending an employee to one of our many drug testing centers in Katy, TX would cause disruption to your business operations or affect your employees work productivity, conducting on-site drug testing will eliminate these issues.

Who Uses On-Site Drug Testing?

  • Construction Sites
  • Manufacturing Plants
  • Power Plants
  • Motor Pool Facilities
  • Car Dealerships
  • Trucking/Transportation Companies
  • Schools
  • Sports Venues
  • Hospitals
  • Oil & Gas Drillings Sites

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Accredited Drug Testing has trained and qualified collectors who also specialize in providing on-site drug testing services for all DOT modes to include:

Additional DOT Services:

  • DOT Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • DOT Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

How To Schedule On-Site Drug Testing In Katy, TX?

Step 1 - Call our on-site coordinator at (800)221-4291

Step 2 - Have at least 10 employees needing to be tested (recommended)

Step 3 - Provide the date, location and time of the requested on-site drug testing services

In addition to on-site drug testing in Katy, TX, we also have drug testing centers available at the following locations.

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Local Area Info: Katy, Texas

Katy is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. The city is approximately centered at the tripoint of Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties. Katy had a population of 14,102 at the 2010 census, up from 11,775 in 2000. Its population was estimated at 16,158 in 2015.

First formally settled in the mid-1890s, Katy was a railroad town along the Missouri–Kansas–Texas (MKT) Railroad which ran parallel to U.S. Route 90 (today Interstate 10) into Downtown Houston. The fertile floodplain of Buffalo Bayou, which has its source near Katy, and its tributaries made Katy and other communities in the surrounding prairie an attractive location for rice farming. Beginning in the 1960s, the rapid growth of Houston moved westward along the new Interstate 10 corridor, bringing Katy into its environs. Today, the municipality of Katy lies at the center of a broader area known as Greater Katy, which has become heavily urbanized.

While largely subsumed into Greater Houston, the town of Katy is still notable for Katy Mills Mall, the Katy Independent School District, and its historic town square along the former right-of-way of the MKT railroad.

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Population (total): Population in 2019: 21,729 (98% urban, 2% rural). >Population change since 2000: +84.5%

Median Age: 40.5 years

Poverty (breakdown): (2.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 5.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 65.4% for American Indian residents, 4.1% for other race residents, 9.9% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 142 feet

Land Area: 10.7 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 11,572 - 56.5%
      Hispanic - 6,145 - 30.0%
      Black alone - 1,191 - 5.8%
      Asian alone - 832 - 4.1%
      Two or more races - 298 - 1.5%
      Other race alone - 203 - 1.0%

In the early 1800s Katy was known as "Cane Island", named for the creek that runs through the area, a branch of Buffalo Bayou. The creek was filled with tall cane, not native to the area. It was presumed to have been planted by either the Karankawa Indians or Spanish explorers to aid in fur trapping until the 1820s.

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