Fort Bend County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Fort Bend County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 894,864 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1009.9 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.33% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.2 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 281,257 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Fort Bend County grew by 69.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 859,649 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Fort Bend County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Fort Bend County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $113,998 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.22% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Fort Bend County is about 49% higher than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Fort Bend County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $360,984 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,769 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.5% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Fort Bend County is about 17.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,769 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Fort Bend County spend about 63 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 264 hours, about 11.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Fort Bend County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.7 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 63.3 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 264 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,178 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.9% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,372 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,164 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Fort Bend County is 32 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Fort Bend County has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Fort Bend County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.6% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.04 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Fort Bend County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Fort Bend County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.1% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.7% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fort Bend County, Texas.
What is the population of Fort Bend County, Texas?
The population of Fort Bend County, Texas is 894,864, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Fort Bend County, Texas?
The population density of Fort Bend County, Texas is 1009.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Fort Bend County, Texas?
The median household income in Fort Bend County, Texas is $113,998, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Fort Bend County, Texas?
The median home price in Fort Bend County, Texas is $360,984, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Bend County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Fort Bend County, Texas is 5.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.