Fort Bend County, Texas

Total Population: 859,721

County Seat: Richmond

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Median Home Value

$350,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$113,409

Across all households

Median Age

37.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

49.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)29.8%
Hispanic or Latino24.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)21.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)20.3%
Two or More Races3.4%
Other Race0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

27.0%

65 Years and Over

12.2%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

85.7%

No Health Insurance

11.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

49.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$113,409

Mean Household Income

$142,109

Per Capita Income

$46,693

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$350,300

Median Rent

$1,770/mo

Total Housing Units

293,694

Owner-Occupied

77.5%

Renter-Occupied

22.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Married Couple Households

65.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

10.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

19.7%

Average Household Size

3.04

Broadband Internet Access

94.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

33.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48157.