19 Facts About Katy Texas

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Katy Texas had a population of 21,894 at the 2020 US census, up from 14,102 in 2010.

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The name "Katy Texas" was derived from the MKT Railroad Company, which was commonly referred to as "the K-T".

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Katy later became known for rice farming; the first concrete rice driers in the state of Texas were built here in 1944 and still stand as landmarks.

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Currently, Katy Texas has grown to a population of well over 16,000 residents and almost 270,000 in the Greater Katy Texas area.

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Katy Texas has won national accolades for growth and sustainability, including the Gadberry Group naming Katy Texas as one of "9 from 2009" most notable high-growth areas in the United States.

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City of Katy Texas is located at the three-border intersection of Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties, along Interstate 10,29 miles west of downtown Houston and 22 miles east of Sealy.

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7.

Old Towne Katy Texas refers to the proper of Katy Texas, which was incorporated in 1945.

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8.

Greater Katy Texas includes communities such as Cinco Ranch, Green Trails, Grayson Lakes, Seven Meadows, Pine Mill Ranch, Silver Ranch Firethorne and Grand Lakes.

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The city of Katy Texas's government has placed a large focus on the downtown redevelopment plan which included the new city hall building and an upcoming downtown green space.

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10.

At the 2019 American Community Survey, Katy Texas had an estimated population of 21,729, up from 14,102 at the 2010 United States census.

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11.

The city of Katy Texas had a median rent of $1,030 at the 2019 American Community Survey, and a median household income of $83,091.

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12.

Places of worship in modern-day Katy Texas represent non-denominations as well as the denominations of Catholicism, Islam, Latter-Day Saints, Judaism, Hindu, and Protestantism.

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Original city of Katy Texas was once known as the "City of Churches" due to the role of religion in daily life.

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14.

BP's Katy Texas operations include engineering and business support for much of BP's onshore operations in the contiguous United States, as well as its operations in the Gulf of Mexico.

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15.

Katy Texas Area EDC is a full-service private, non-profit, 501 6 economic development corporation.

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16.

The Fort Bend County portion of Katy Texas is under Fort Bend County Precinct Three headed by Andy Meyers.

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17.

People who live in Katy Texas are zoned to schools in the Katy Texas Independent School District.

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18.

Katy Texas ISD is served by the Houston Community College System.

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19.

Katy Texas is served by the Katy Texas Branch of Harris County Public Library at 5414 Franz Road.

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