City · Texas
Fate, Texas
Fate, city, in Rockwall County, Texas. Fate had 29,007 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 61.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,958 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 22,884 (±34). GEOID 4825572.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,007
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,958 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,884 ±34
Median household income
$132,752
±$10,239 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$384,300
±$14,316 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$2,500
±$253 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Fate and what county is it in?
Fate is a city in Rockwall County, Texas. It covers 12.2 square miles of land, 1,475 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fate is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fate, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 29,007 people lived in Fate on July 1, 2025, up 61.3% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 17,958 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 22,884 (±34).
| Measure | Fate | Rockwall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,884 ±34 | 123,617 | +10,097 |
| Households | 6,737 ±310 | 41,237 | +2,589 |
| Average household size | 3.40 ±0.16 | 2.98 | +0.32 |
| Housing units | 7,109 ±345 | 43,580 | +2,828 |
Fate's population since 2000
From 497 in 2000 to 29,007 in 2025: up 5,736.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Fate as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fate?
The median resident of Fate is 31.6 years old; 33.6% are under 18 and 6.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 49.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 32.0%. 10.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fate | Rockwall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.6 ±1.3 | 37.5 | −2.7 |
| Under 18 years | 33.6% ±2.2 pts | 26.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 6.6% ±1.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±2.3 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 32.0% ±4.1 pts | 20.8% | +11.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.5% ±4.5 pts | 63.0% | −19.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.0% ±2.7 pts | 9.1% | +6.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.3 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.8% ±1.9 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.0% ±3.4 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9% ±3.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 5.0% ±0.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1% ±2.2 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1% ±1.8 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.3% ±4.0 pts | 44.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.7% ±2.7 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5% ±2.8 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fate earn?
Half of Fate's 6,737 households earn less than $132,752 a year (±$10,239), against $127,981 in Rockwall County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $135,835 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fate | Rockwall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $132,752 ±$10,239 | $127,981 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $143,442 ±$10,136 | $162,868 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,804 ±$3,102 | $55,374 | −$6,853 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.6% ±1.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.7% ±3.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.5% ±1.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.9 pts | 98.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.4% ±1.1 pts | 96.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fate?
Owners occupy 91.5% of Fate's occupied homes and renters 8.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $384,300 by its owner (±$14,316). The median renter pays $2,500 a month including utilities, and 36.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fate | Rockwall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $384,300 ±$14,316 | $415,500 | +$68,258 |
| Median gross rent | $2,500 ±$253 | $1,992 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.8% ±19.0 pts | 42.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,534 ±$102 | $2,622 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.5% ±3.3 pts | 82.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.5% ±3.3 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Housing units | 7,109 ±345 | 43,580 | +2,828 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0% ±8.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 99.2% ±0.7 pts | 85.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 19.0% ±3.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 47.3% ±6.0 pts | 26.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Fate building?
Builders took permits for 297 new housing units in Fate in 2025 (297 in single-family houses), 10.2 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fate work and get to work?
71.9% of Fate's workers drive alone and 17.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Fate | Rockwall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 75.6% ±3.0 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±1.8 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.9% ±4.2 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9% ±2.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.3% ±3.5 pts | 18.6% | +10.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.2 min ±2.3 | 33.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fate?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Fate, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $114,283 (Tract 404.04) to $181,941 (Tract 404.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 404.06Rockwall County | 4,536 | $142,091 |
| Tract 404.07Rockwall County | 5,261 | $181,941 |
| Tract 404.09Rockwall County | 4,861 | $127,966 |
| Tract 404.08Rockwall County | 3,810 | $131,349 |
| Tract 404.04Rockwall County | 2,442 | $114,283 |
| Tract 404.05Rockwall County | 4,276 | $115,000 |
| Tract 404.03Rockwall County | 3,198 | $118,125 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fate) · Census block assignment files
How does Fate compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Fate is the 1,390th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 118th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Fate ranks 83rd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 118th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 35th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 325th | 979 |
| Median household income | 83rd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 245th | 978 |
| Median home value | 147th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 26th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 693rd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 163rd | 877 |
| Median age | 812th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 95th | 973 |
| Work from home | 172nd | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 106th | 976 |
Fate's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Fate with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fate?
12 of the 57 figures for Fate on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fate are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Fate.