Fort Bend County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48157 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 893,767 | — | #64 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $114,041 | +51.8% | #74 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.3 years | -4.1% | #2,710 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $374,500 | +32.8% | #355 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,807 | +55.4% | #93 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% | -39.9% | #294 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fort Bend County has a population of 893,767, making it the #64 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Fort Bend County is $114,041, ranking #74 out of 3,222 counties — 51.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.6% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Fort Bend County is $374,500 (+32.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,807/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.0%.
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88.3% of residents in Fort Bend County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% below the national rate.
About Fort Bend County, Texas
Fort Bend County, Texas has a total population of 893,767, making it the 64th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fort Bend County is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fort Bend County is $114,041, which ranks #74 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 51.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Fort Bend County is $374,500, 32.8% above the national median. Renters in Fort Bend County pay a median gross rent of $1,807 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fort Bend County, 50.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.0 min.
Fort Bend County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 28.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.7%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (21.9%).
All data for Fort Bend County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.