Fort Bend County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Fort Bend County is located in Texas with a total population of 859,721. It is the 10th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fort Bend County is 37.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fort Bend County is $113,409. This is 49% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 44% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%. This is 48% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $350,300. Housing costs are 35% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Bend County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (20.3% vs 11.9%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (21.6% vs 5.3%).

Education

49.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Fort Bend County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 49% higher than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.9%. Notably, 19.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.