Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land: The fifth most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.
About
Sugar Land is a city located in the county of Fort Bend in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 78,817 and a population density of 853 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 117,875 inhabitants.
The city was created 118 years ago in 1907.
Sugar Land is a city located within the Houston metropolitan area in Fort Bend County, Texas. With a population of over 117,000, it is one of the most affluent and fastest-growing cities in Greater Houston.
History
Sugar Land originated as a sugar plantation in the early 1900s. The town grew up around the sugar mill and refinery established by the Imperial Sugar Company.
After the company donated land, Sugar Land incorporated as a city in 1959. Growth accelerated in the 1980s with the development of master-planned communities within commuting distance of Houston jobs.
Economy
Major employers today are the Fort Bend ISD, Schlumberger, Crown Castle, and United Healthcare. The economy is focused on energy, downstream manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and professional services.
New master-planned communities continue attracting affluent families seeking quality schools, amenities, diverse neighborhoods and local employment.
Attractions
Popular attractions are Constellation Field minor league baseball stadium, the Smart Financial Centre concert and event venue, Sugar Land Town Square, and The Houston Museum of Natural Science branch location.
The city has over 1,000 acres of parks with golf courses, swimming, nature trails and recreation centers. Events like the Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair provide seasonal entertainment.
Conclusion
With rapid growth, Sugar Land has maintained exceptional public services, amenities, diversity, and prosperity. It balances small-town feel with urban opportunities in metro Houston.
Quick Facts about Sugar Land
| Population | 117,875 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Fort Bend County |
| Postal code | 77478-79, 77487, 77496, 77498 |
| Area | 92.42 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.6197,-95.6350 |
| Altitude | 98 feet / 30 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1908 (118 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:12:31 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,275 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 33.14% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Sugar Land is located at 29°37'11"N 95°38'6"W (29.6196800, -95.6349500).
Sugar Land map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Sugar Land
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Sugar Land increased by 33.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78,817 | - | census |
| 2011 | 109,854 | 28.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 111,277 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 113,490 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 116,807 | 2.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 118,405 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 118,784 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 118,967 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 118,777 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 118,488 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 117,875 | -0.52% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,902 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,654 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,713 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,654 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 13.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 88.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 362 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $154,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,190 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $451 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $787 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,845 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.07 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,735 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 50,028 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 249,707 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $44,726 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,770 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,054 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 553 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 313 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 155 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 448 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 453 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,087.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.83 |
Services and Civic Places in Sugar Land
1Sugar Land City Hall
2700 Town Center Blvd N, Sugar Land, TX 77479 View details
Phone: +12812752700 | Website available
2City of Sugar Land
2700 Town Center Blvd N, Sugar Land, TX 77479 View details
Phone: +12812752900 | Website available
3Sugar Land - Public Works
111 Gillingham Ln, Sugar Land, TX 77478 View details
Phone: +12812752450 | Website available
4ED-Townewest Towne Hall
10322 Old Towne Ln, Sugar Land, TX 77498 View details
5Sugar Land Community Action
2700 Town Center Blvd N, Sugar Land, TX 77479 View details
Phone: +12812752489
6Sugar Land City Hall Annex
10405 Corporate Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77478 View details
Website available
7Sugar Land City Hall Annex
10405 Corporate Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77478 View details
Phone: +12812752700 | Website available
8Sugar Land Public Comm
2700 Town Center Blvd N, Sugar Land, TX 77479 View details
Phone: +12812752724 | Website available
9Sugar Land City Finance Department
2700 Town Center Blvd N, Sugar Land, TX 77479 View details
Phone: +12812752236 | Website available
10Sugar Land City Attorney
2700 Town Center Blvd N, Sugar Land, TX 77479 View details
Phone: +12812752715 | Website available
People born in Sugar Land (16)
People born in Sugar Land, including musician and pianist Billy Stritch, All-college football player, professional football player, defensive end Jerry Hughes, baseball player Matt Carpenter, .
More notable people
- Brittney Karbowski (American actress) she was born in 26/08/1984
- Derrick Frazier (Player of American football) he was born in 29/04/1970
- Vanessa Olivarez (singer) she was born in 07/04/1981
- Katie Armiger (country music singer) she was born in 23/06/1991
- Kevin Matthews (Player of American football) he was born in 04/02/1987
- Jesse Sanders (American professional basketball player) he was born in 05/06/1989
- Ross Seaton (American baseball player (1989-)) he was born in 18/09/1989
- Daniella Guzman (American journalist) she was born in 14/02/1982
- Sarah Hudek (baseball player (1997-)) she was born in 20/01/1997
- Maurice Smith (American Football Player) he was born in 14/06/1995
- Johnathan Hudson he was born in 04/05/1987
- Nimi Adokiye (Nigerian-American actress) she was born in 01/01/1970
- Rachel Fox she was born in 01/10/1991
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sugar Land, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461795 | North American University | Stafford (TX) | 77477-0000 |
| 484604 | Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Stafford | Stafford (TX) | 77477 |
| 458034 | Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School | Houston (TX) | 77099 |
| 227298 | Ocean Corporation | Houston (TX) | 77099 |
| 369695 | Sebring Career Schools-Houston | Houston (TX) | 77083 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sugar Land, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOG | Houston, TX | 2121 Main Street | BUS |
| HOS | Houston | 902 Washington Ave. | RAIL |
| PVW | Prairie View, TX | 44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n | BUS |
| GLS | Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas | 25th St. and Strand St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Sugar Land.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land Post Office | Sugar Land (TX) | 77478 |
| First Colony Post Office | Sugar Land (TX) | 77479 |
| Stafford Post Office | Stafford (TX) | 77477 |
| Beechnu Post Office | Houston (TX) | 77072 |
| Missouri City Annex Post Office | Missouri City (TX) | 77459 |
Other cities in Fort Bend County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fort Bend County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri City | 75,457 | The third most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas. |
| Rosenberg | 39,350 | City in Texas |
| Mission Bend | 36,501 | Census designated place |
| Cinco Ranch | 18,274 | Census designated place |
| Fulshear | 17,136 | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States |
| Stafford | 17,052 | City in Texas |
| Pecan Grove | 15,963 | Census designated place |
| New Territory | 15,186 | Census designated place |
| Sienna Plantation | 13,721 | Census designated place |
| Richmond | 12,483 | City in Texas, United States of America |
| Greatwood | 11,538 | Census designated place |
| Meadows Place | 4,813 | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States |
| Needville | 3,131 | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States |
| Arcola | 2,775 | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States |
| Fifth Street | 2,486 | Census designated place |
| Pleak | 1,762 | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Sugar Land distances to largest Texas cities