Katy Lake Estates in Columbia, Missouri, experienced significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The neighborhood transitioned from a predominantly white community to one with moderate diversity. In 2013, the white population comprised 91% of residents, decreasing to 66% by 2022. Concurrently, the Black population increased from 1% to 23% during this period. The Asian population fluctuated between 4-9%, while the Hispanic population remained consistently below 3%. By 2022, a multiracial population of 4% emerged.

The median income in Katy Lake Estates exhibited notable fluctuations over the decade. From 2013 to 2021, it generally exceeded $100,000, reaching a peak of $148,351 in 2021. However, 2022 saw a substantial decrease to $79,692. This decline coincided with the peak of demographic changes, particularly the increase in the Black population. The neighborhood's population remained relatively stable around 2,000 residents throughout the decade, with a slight dip between 2016 and 2019.

The demographic shifts in Katy Lake Estates align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have undergone similar transitions from predominantly white communities to more diverse neighborhoods over recent decades. However, the rate of change in this neighborhood, particularly the increase in Black residents from 1% to 23% in less than a decade, is more pronounced than typical national averages.