Fort Bend County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Fort Bend County, Texas has a population of 893,767, the 8th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $114,041 and the median home value is $374,500. The poverty rate is 7.6%.

Fort Bend County Quick Facts

Population 893,767

Median Household Income $114,04190% MOE ±$1,899

Median Home Value $374,50090% MOE ±$4,216

Poverty Rate 7.6%90% MOE ±0.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.1%90% MOE ±0.4 pts

Median Age 37.3 years90% MOE ±0.2 years

Homeownership Rate 77.0%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 50.2%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.9%

Cities/Places 21

Population 893,767 8th of 254

Median Income $114,041 45% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.6%

Unemployment 5.1%

How Fort Bend County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	765,394	893,767	+16.8%
Median household income	$120,293	$114,041	-5.2%
Median home value¹	$327,245	$374,500	+14.4%
Median gross rent	$1,761	$1,807	No clear change (+2.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Fort Bend

$114,041

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fort Bend

$374,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.5%

$25K-$50K 11.5%

$50K-$100K 24.1%

$100K+ 56.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

1.4%

$15K-$20K

1.6%

$20K-$25K

1.9%

$25K-$30K

1.9%

$30K-$35K

2.0%

$35K-$40K

2.0%

$40K-$45K

2.9%

$45K-$50K

2.6%

$50K-$60K

4.6%

$60K-$75K

7.6%

$75K-$100K

11.9%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

9.4%

$150K-$200K

14.3%

$200K+

22.0%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

66.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.0%

Renter 23.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,807/mo 19.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.6%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

29.8%

55-74

19.4%

75+

4.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very High Diversity

This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Fort Bend County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sugar Land	110,016	$136,217	5.5%	$430,200
Rosenberg	40,646	$65,668	20.2%	$219,100
Fulshear	34,868	$187,035	1.6%	$572,700
Sienna	24,992	$177,837	1.5%	$470,100
Fresno	24,560	$91,264	8.6%	$243,500
Pecan Grove	24,272	$131,937	5.9%	$383,500
Richmond	12,582	$50,337	15.7%	$231,500
Four Corners	11,692	$76,452	8.3%	$277,000
Meadows Place	4,689	$90,057	9.5%	$271,100
Weston Lakes	4,217	$145,394	4.7%	$673,600
Needville	3,094	$70,900	14.7%	$221,700
Cumings	2,535	$136,147	0.0%	$319,300
Pleak	2,344	$72,007	4.7%	$318,400
Arcola	1,911	$75,086	13.0%	$242,600
Fifth Street	1,453	$29,150	49.3%	$52,800
Beasley	999	$75,152	16.2%	N/A
Simonton	914	$109,375	11.5%	$390,500
Fairchilds	815	$69,286	13.9%	$220,800
Kendleton	434	$31,875	44.1%	$141,300
Orchard	338	$54,583	6.8%	$231,300
Thompsons	222	$62,500	8.1%	$325,000

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Population Overview

Fort Bend County is located in Texas with a total population of 893,767. It is the 8th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 21 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fort Bend County is 37.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fort Bend County is $114,041. This is 45% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 41% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $374,500. Housing costs are 32% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% 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 24.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (20.6% vs 11.9%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (21.9% vs 5.5%).

Education

50.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Fort Bend County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 49% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.9%. Notably, 20.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Fort Bend County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fort Bend County, Texas?

Fort Bend County has a population of 893,767, making it the 8th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Fort Bend County?

The median household income in Fort Bend County is $114,041 with a poverty rate of 7.6%.

How many cities are in Fort Bend County, Texas?

Fort Bend County contains 21 Census-designated places.