Fate, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Fate, Texas is 20,757 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 155th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $129,500, the median home value is $361,100, and the median age is 31.8.
The population has grown 263.5% since 2010 (7,557 → 27,467).
20,757
Population
1705
People / sq mi
$129,500
Median Income
$361,100
Median Home Value
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Fate covers 12.2 sq mi of land at 1705 people per square mile.
About Fate, TX
Homeownership is the standout figure in Fate: 88.8% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 20,757 residents, Fate is a city in Texas.
Households take in a median $129,500, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Only 2.7% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $361,100, with typical rent around $2,528.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 41.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 17.5% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 35 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Fate, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Fate city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Fate city had a population of 7,557 in 2010 and 27,467 in 2024, a 3.6× growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,467 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 9.71%.
27,467
Population (2024)
7,557
Population (2010)
27,467
Peak (2024)
9.71%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,557 |
| 2011 | 8,157 |
| 2012 | 8,502 |
| 2013 | 9,084 |
| 2014 | 9,754 |
| 2015 | 10,629 |
| 2016 | 11,293 |
| 2017 | 12,369 |
| 2018 | 14,103 |
| 2019 | 15,603 |
| 2020 | 18,423 |
| 2021 | 21,006 |
| 2022 | 22,827 |
| 2023 | 24,666 |
| 2024 | 27,467 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.3% |
Economy & Income
$129,500
Median Household Income
$40,224
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$361,100
Median Home Value
$2,528
Median Rent
88.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.7%
High School+
41.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
72.2%
Public Transit
17.5%
Work From Home
35.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
29.0%
Foreign Born
78.5%
Non-English at Home
10.0%
Veterans
5.0%
With Disability
90.4%
Health Insurance
99.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9.3% |
| Construction | 9.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.6% |
| Retail Trade | 6.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.2% |
| Information | 5.9% |
| Public Administration | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fate, Texas has a population of 20,757 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 155th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Fate, Texas is $129,500, with 2.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Fate, Texas is $361,100, with median monthly rent at $2,528 and a homeownership rate of 88.8%.
The median age in Fate, Texas is 31.8 years. The population is 51.0% male and 49.0% female.
The population has grown 263.5% since 2010 (7,557 → 27,467).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.