Fort Bend County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 839,706 inhabitants. The county was created 186 years ago in 1837. Its county seat is Richmond.
There are 23 city/town in Fort Bend County, TX. The largest city of Fort Bend County is Sugar Land with a population of 117,875. Other cities include, Missouri City population 75,457, Rosenberg population 39,350, Mission Bend population 36,501, Cinco Ranch population 18,274
Located southwest of Houston, Fort Bend County contains a diverse collection of cities and communities. As one of the fastest growing counties in the U.S., Fort Bend offers a mix of urban life, history, and nature across its cities.
The county seat, Richmond, provides small town charm just 30 minutes from downtown Houston. Nearby Rosenberg also captures a historic small town feel with rail and ranch heritage. Sugar Land is one of the largest cities in Fort Bend, having transitioned from a company town to a thriving suburban community.
Further west, Katy maintains its agricultural roots and has become a popular bedroom community for Houston commuters. The Cinco Ranch area contains many master-planned communities for families. Closer to Houston, Missouri City contains upscale neighborhoods and excellent schools.
Along the Brazos River, quaint historic towns like Fulshear and Simonton embody the county's early settler roots. Scenic parks across the county like Brazos Bend State Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation.
With its fast development and diversity of communities, Fort Bend County manages to blend urban convenience, historic charm, cultural diversity, and natural beauty just minutes from downtown Houston. It's an ideal location for anyone seeking a high quality of life near the Bayou City.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fort Bend County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Arcola | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States | 2,775 |
Beasley | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States | 679 |
Cinco Ranch | Census designated place | 18,274 |
Fairchilds | Human settlement in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States of America | 1,359 |
Fifth Street | Census designated place | 2,486 |
Fulshear | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States | 17,136 |
Greatwood | Census designated place | 11,538 |
Kendleton | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States | 458 |
Meadows Place | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States | 4,813 |
Mission Bend | Census designated place | 36,501 |
Missouri City | The third most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas. | 75,457 |
Needville | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States | 3,131 |
New Territory | Census designated place | 15,186 |
Orchard | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States | 412 |
Pecan Grove | Census designated place | 15,963 |
Pleak | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States of America | 1,762 |
Richmond | City in Texas, United States of America | 12,483 |
Rosenberg | City in Texas | 39,350 |
Sienna Plantation | Census designated place | 13,721 |
Simonton | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States | 884 |
Stafford | City in Texas | 17,052 |
Sugar Land | The fifth most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas. | 117,875 |
Thompsons | Town in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States | 367 |