Fort Bend County Summary

Life in Fort Bend County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Fort Bend County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Fort Bend County:

  • The population in Fort Bend County is 832,607.

  • The median home value in Fort Bend County is $376,638.

  • The median income in Fort Bend County is $109,987.

  • The median rent in Fort Bend County is $1,669.

  • The unemployment rate in Fort Bend County is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Fort Bend County is 6.9%.

  • The average high in Fort Bend County is 83.5° and there are 113.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Fort Bend County

List Of Cities & Towns in Fort Bend County

Houston, TX Population 2,296,253

Pearland, TX Population 124,478

Sugar Land, TX Population 110,077

Missouri City, TX Population 74,517

Rosenberg, TX Population 38,722

Mission Bend, TX Population 37,853

Fresno, TX Population 23,608

Katy, TX Population 22,826

Pecan Grove, TX Population 22,784

Fulshear, TX Population 21,552

Cinco Ranch, TX Population 18,856

Stafford, TX Population 17,240

Richmond, TX Population 11,931

Four Corners, TX Population 11,504

Meadows Place, TX Population 4,719

Weston Lakes, TX Population 3,907

Needville, TX Population 3,078

Arcola, TX Population 2,604

Pleak, TX Population 2,001

Fifth Street, TX Population 1,523

Cumings, TX Population 1,497

Beasley, TX Population 984

Simonton, TX Population 856

Fairchilds, TX Population 814

Thompsons, TX Population 283

Orchard, TX Population 248

Kendleton, TX Population 239

Sienna Plantation, TX Population 0

Greatwood, TX Population 0

New Territory, TX Population 0

Map Of Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Fort Bend County is 83.5°.

  • There are 76.56 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 113.2 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:27 hours of sun each day in Fort Bend County.

StatFort Bend County
Mean High83.5
Nice Days76.56
Rainfall113.2
Snowfall0.1
Sunny_hours5:27
83.5°
Average High
113.2
Inches of Rain

Fort Bend County Photos

Lamar Cisd Foster Hs
Source: Wikipedia User Djmaschek | CC BY-SA 3.0
Fulshear Tx Post Office
Source: Wikipedia User Djmaschek | CC BY-SA 3.0
Fulshear Tx Fms  And
Source: Wikipedia User Djmaschek | CC BY-SA 3.0
Challenger Ferry Flight Flyover Of Lyndon B
Source: Public Domain
Large Houston Landsat
Source: Public Domain
Panoramic Houston Skyline
Source: Wikipedia User Henry Han | CC BY-SA 3.0

Fort Bend County Demographics

Population over time in Fort Bend County

The current population in Fort Bend County is 832,607. The population has increased 5.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 806,497 2.0%
2021 790,892 3.3%
2020 765,394 -

Gender in Fort Bend County

  • Fort Bend County is 50.6% female with 420,986 female residents.

  • Fort Bend County is 49.4% male with 411,621 male residents.

Female
50.6% (420,986)
Male
49.4% (411,621)
Gender Fort Bend County TX USA
Female 50.6% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 49.4% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County is:

  • 30.3% White with 251,890 White residents.

  • 20.0% African American with 166,340 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 885 American Indian residents.

  • 21.1% Asian with 175,751 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 374 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 2,634 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 25,623 Two Or More residents.

  • 25.1% Hispanic with 209,110 Hispanic residents.

White
30.3% (251,890)
African American
20.0% (166,340)
American Indian
0.1% (885)
Asian
21.1% (175,751)
Hawaiian
0.0% (374)
Other
0.3% (2,634)
Two Or More
3.1% (25,623)
Hispanic
25.1% (209,110)

Table: Fort Bend County By Race

Race Fort Bend County TX USA
White 30.3% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 20.0% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 21.1% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 25.1% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Fort Bend County, Texas

  • 3.1% of households in Fort Bend County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.4% of households in Fort Bend County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Fort Bend County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Fort Bend County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Fort Bend County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Fort Bend County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Fort Bend County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.5% of households in Fort Bend County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Fort Bend County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 19.7% of households in Fort Bend County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.1% (25,893)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.4% (11,323)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.7% (31,086)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.3% (36,049)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.6% (63,243)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.0% (108,153)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (101,964)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.5% (170,940)
$150,000 to $199,999
14.4% (119,791)
$200,000 or more
19.7% (164,159)
Income Fort Bend County TX USA
Less than $10,000 3.1% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.4% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.7% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.3% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.6% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.0% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.5% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 14.4% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 19.7% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Bend County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Fort Bend County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Fort Bend County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 18.0% of adults in Fort Bend County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Fort Bend County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Fort Bend County completed associate's degree.

  • 29.0% of adults in Fort Bend County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Fort Bend County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Fort Bend County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Fort Bend County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (33,304)
9-12th Grade
4% (33,304)
High School / GED
18% (149,869)
Some College
18% (149,869)
Associate's Degree
7% (58,282)
Bachelor's Degree
28% (241,456)
Master's Degree
14% (116,564)
Professional Degree
3% (24,978)
Doctorate Degree
3% (24,978)
Education Fort Bend County TX USA
< 9th Grade 4% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 7% 6%
High School / GED 18% 24% 26%
Some College 18% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 14% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 1% 2%

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