Fort Bend County, TX Demographics
What is the population of Fort Bend County?
There are 976,530 residents in Fort Bend County, with a median age of 36. Of this, 49.15% are males and 50.85% are females. US-born citizens make up 67.09% of the resident pool in Fort Bend County, while non-US-born citizens account for 19.43%. Additionally, 13.49% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 853,325 people in Fort Bend County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 976,530 | 2.9% |
| Male Population | 479,993 | 2.4% |
| Female Population | 496,537 | 3.3% |
Male Population 49.15%
Female Population 50.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | -1.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 655,143 | 2.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 189,693 | 4.3% |
| Not Citizen | 131,694 | 0.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 67.09%
Citizen not U.S. Born 19.43%
Not Citizen 13.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 12,831 | 8.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 44,698 | -0.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 39,864 | -4.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 16,100 | 7.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 853,325 | 3.3% |
Moved from Abroad 1.33%
Moved from Same County 4.62%
Moved from Same State 4.12%
Moved from Different State 1.67%
Same House as Last Year 88.26%
What are the employment statistics in Fort Bend County?
White-collar workers make up 84.11% of the working population in Fort Bend County, while blue-collar employees account for 15.89%. There are also 108,006 entrepreneurs in Fort Bend County (11.44% of the workforce); 655,884 workers employed in private companies (69.49%); and 118,676 people working in governmental institutions (12.57%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 793,880 | 106.6% |
| Blue Collar | 149,992 | 104.4% |
White Collar 84.11%
Blue Collar 15.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 108,006 | 109.3% |
| Private Companies | 655,884 | 104.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 118,676 | 106.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 61,306 | 121.0% |
Self Employees 11.44%
Private Companies 69.49%
Governmental Workers 12.57%
Not for Profit Companies 6.5%
How many households are there in Fort Bend County?
There are a total of 319,885 households in Fort Bend County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 81% of these Fort Bend County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 19%. Additionally, 44.04% of households have children and 55.96% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 319,885 | 3.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -19.4% |
| Family Households | 259,116 | 3.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 60,769 | 3.7% |
Family Households 81%
Non-Family Households 19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 140,866 | 2.3% |
| Households without Children | 179,019 | 4.6% |
Households with Children 44.04%
Households without Children 55.96%
What are the median and average incomes in Fort Bend County?
The average annual household income in Fort Bend County is $112,223, while the median household income sits at $92,842 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $102,504, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $95,313. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $54,874 and $59,844, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $112,223 | 4.2% |
| Median Household Income | $92,842 | 3.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 77,447 | 7.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 882,519 | 2.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Fort Bend County?
There are 334,798 housing units in Fort Bend County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1991. Of the 319,885 occupied housing units in Fort Bend County, 74.37% are owner-occupied, while 25.63% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.17% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $314,550. In general, housing costs reach $1,543 per month in Fort Bend County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 334,798 | 3.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1991 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,659 | 2.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,543 | -8.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,995 | -7.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7,438 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 33,881 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 47,773 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 50,486 | -3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 83,107 | 3.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 92,840 | 5.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 11,076 | 88.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 319,885 | 3.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 237,910 | 3.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 81,975 | 3.6% |
Owner Occupied 74.37%
Renter Occupied 25.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 152,675 | 2.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 85,235 | 6.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $314,550 | 9.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $237,600 | 13.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,543 | 5.1% |
With Mortgage 64.17%
Without Mortgage 35.83%
What is the level of education in Fort Bend County?
Approximately 24.9% of the population in Fort Bend County holds a high school degree (that's 178,098 residents), while 19.86% have attained a college certificate (142,102 locals) and 26.78% have a bachelor's degree (191,577 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 32,964 | -2.8% |
| Some High School | 178,098 | 1.3% |
| Some College | 142,102 | -8.1% |
| Associate Degree | 50,063 | 8.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 191,577 | 4.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 120,552 | 5.4% |
No High School 4.61%
Some High School 24.9%
Some College 19.86%
Associate Degree 7%
Bachelor's Degree 26.78%
Graduate Degree 16.85%
What is the marital status of Fort Bend County residents?
A total of 223,883 people in Fort Bend County have never been married (which represents 28.87% of the total population), while 456,419 of them are wedded (58.86%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 12,047 (1.55%) and 54,050 (6.97%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 223,883 | 2.1% |
| Married | 456,419 | 2.9% |
| Separated | 12,047 | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 28,975 | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 54,050 | 3.4% |
Never Married 28.87%
Married 58.86%
Separated 1.55%
Widowed 3.74%
Divorced 6.97%
What are the most common means of transportation in Fort Bend County?
The top three means of transportation people in Fort Bend County use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 379,330 residents commute by car, 4,130 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 2,718 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 379,330 | 1.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 4,130 | -20.9% |
| Railroad | 117 | 58.1% |
| Ferryboat | 50 | 25.0% |
| Bicycle | 696 | 17.4% |
| Motorcycle | 263 | 25.8% |
| TaxiCab | 411 | 29.2% |
| Walk | 2,718 | -9.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Fort Bend County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77406 | 65,716 | 21,125 | $143,023 | $160,288 |
| 77407 | 81,459 | 24,707 | $101,595 | $127,945 |
| 77417 | 3,232 | 872 | $60,809 | $65,034 |
| 77430 | 1,916 | 685 | $94,583 | $111,547 |
| 77441 | 32,905 | 10,110 | $177,591 | $215,880 |
| 77444 | 793 | 329 | $0 | $56,709 |
| 77450 | 73,226 | 25,316 | $105,607 | $143,200 |
| 77451 | 510 | 181 | $41,838 | $56,623 |
| 77053 | 30,256 | 9,443 | $63,739 | $79,163 |
| 77083 | 74,843 | 22,633 | $65,349 | $89,271 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.