2023 ACS Census Data · Population 859,721
Fort Bend County is a large county in Texas with a population of 859,721. The median household income is $113,409, 74% above the national average. The poverty rate is 7.2%, median home value is $350,300, and 49.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 104% above the national average.
Population
859,721
2023 estimate
Rank #70 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$113,409
Household
Rank #66 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$350,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #337 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
49.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #92 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
30.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
40.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
75% above Texas avg·74% above national avg
Poverty Rate
52% above Texas avg·52% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
16% above Texas avg·16% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$46,693
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
104% above Texas avg·67% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
84% above Texas avg·91% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% above Texas avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
24% below Texas avg·20% below national avg
Housing Units
293,694
Households
281,259
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.0
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,558
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
94.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
33 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
129% above Texas avg·104% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
10% above Texas avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
4.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.1%
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