NEIGHBORHOOD
Fort Bend - Houston
Texas · Houston · 32,648 residents · 7.357 sq mi
The short version
Fort Bend - Houston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,009. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $193,870. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up Fort Bend - Houston; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
32,648
Population density
4,438 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,009
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,558
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
Other services5.5%
Retail trade4.3%
Public administration3.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Manufacturing1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$193,870
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,733
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.6%
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(919)
Black56.6%(18,464)
Hispanic / Latino36.8%(12,017)
Asian0.3%(102)
Other3.5%(1,146)
Diversity Score67.8%(22,145)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(919)
Black56.6%(18,464)
Hispanic / Latino36.8%(12,017)
Asian0.3%(102)
Other3.5%(1,146)
Diversity Score67.8%(22,145)
Diversity Score
68
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
Female
53.0%
Foreign born
20.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Fort Bend - Houston, Houston, Texas?
Fort Bend - Houston, Houston, Texas has about 32,648 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Fort Bend - Houston, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Fort Bend - Houston, Houston, Texas earns about $68,009 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Fort Bend - Houston, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Fort Bend - Houston, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $193,870, and the typical rent is about $1,733 a month.
How educated are people in Fort Bend - Houston, Houston, Texas?
About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Bend - Houston, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Fort Bend - Houston, Houston, Texas?
About 10.9% of people in Fort Bend - Houston, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024