Fort Bend County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 10th-largest in Texas
The population of Fort Bend County, Texas is 859,721 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $113,409, the median home value is $350,300, and the median age is 37.1.
The population of Fort Bend County has grown 62.4% since 2010 (590,177 → 958,434), a +3.52% annualized rate.
859,721
Population
+3.52%
Annual growth
998
People / sq mi
$113,409
Median Income
$350,300
Median Home Value
Fort Bend County covers 862 sq mi of land at 997.6 people per square mile.
About Fort Bend County, TX
Among US counties, Fort Bend County stands out first on household income: a median of $113,409, above the US median of $78,538. Fort Bend County is a county in Texas with a population of 859,721. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Texas in the country, at #10 by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US counties: median income is $113,409, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 5.9%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $350,300, with typical rent around $1,770.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US counties — 49.3% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 15.9% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Fort Bend County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Fort Bend County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Fort Bend County had a population of 590,177 in 2010 and 958,434 in 2024, a 62.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 958,434 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.53%.
958,434
Population (2024)
590,177
Population (2010)
958,434
Peak (2024)
3.53%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 590,177 |
| 2011 | 605,979 |
| 2012 | 624,737 |
| 2013 | 651,770 |
| 2014 | 683,977 |
| 2015 | 715,260 |
| 2016 | 744,489 |
| 2017 | 768,258 |
| 2018 | 789,269 |
| 2019 | 812,737 |
| 2020 | 829,335 |
| 2021 | 860,626 |
| 2022 | 893,319 |
| 2023 | 927,120 |
| 2024 | 958,434 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37.0% |
| Black or African American | 20.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.1
Median Age
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Male
12.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 22.0% · Seniors (65+): 12.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $113,409+$37,117 vs state |
| Mean household income | $142,109 |
| Per-capita income | $46,693 |
| Poverty rate | 5.9%-4.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 63.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Fort Bend County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.7%
Drive alone
0.5%
Carpool
72.2%
Public transit
15.9%
Work from home
33.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$350,300+$89,900 vs state
Median home value
$1,770
Median rent
77.5%
Homeownership rate
293,694
Total housing units
95.8%
Occupied
4.2%
Vacant
22.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.1%
With health insurance
97.6%
With broadband internet
21.1%
Foreign-born
4.4%
Veterans (18+)
7.6%
With a disability
59.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.9%
High School+
49.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fort Bend County, Texas has a population of 859,721 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 998 people per square mile.
The population of Fort Bend County has grown 62.4% since 2010 (590,177 → 958,434), a +3.52% annualized rate.
The median household income in Fort Bend County, Texas is $113,409, with mean (average) household income of $142,109 and per-capita income of $46,693. 5.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Fort Bend County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (37.0%), Black or African American (20.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Fort Bend County, Texas is 37.1 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
The median home value in Fort Bend County is $350,300 and median monthly rent is $1,770. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 293,694 total housing units, 4.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Fort Bend County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Fort Bend County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.