Fort Bend County, Texas
201 public bodies govern here, 7 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 5 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.
In four numbers
- People
- 893,767
- Median household income
- $114,041
- ±1,899
- Unemployed
- 5.1%
- 23,022 of 455,656 in the labour force
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
- 279,554 of 292,713 households
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.
Who governs here
County government 1
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Fort Bend | 858,527 (2021) | 301 Jackson St, Richmond | Website |
Cities, towns and villages 17
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Arcola | 2,156 (2021) | 13222 Highway 6, Arcola | Website |
| City of Beasley | 599 (2021) | Po Box 122, Beasley | — |
| City of Fulshear | 25,169 (2021) | Po Box 279, Fulshear | Website |
| City of Kendleton | 342 (2021) | Po Box 809, Kendleton | — |
| City of Meadows Place | 4,671 (2021) | 1 Troyan Dr, Meadows Place | Website |
| City of Missouri City | 74,850 (2021) | 1522 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City | Website |
| City of Richmond | 12,233 (2021) | 402 Morton St, Richmond | Website |
| City of Rosenberg | 39,468 (2021) | Po Box 32, Rosenberg | Website |
| City of Simonton | 642 (2021) | Po Box 7, Simonton | Website |
| City of Stafford | 17,364 (2021) | 2610 S Main, Stafford | Website |
| City of Sugar Land | 109,373 (2021) | Po Box 110, Sugar Land | Website |
| City of Weston Lakes | 4,061 (2021) | Po Box 1082, Fulshear | Website |
| Town of Needville | 3,062 (2021) | Po Box 527, Needville | Website |
| Town of Orchard | 315 (2021) | Po Box 59, Orchard | — |
| Town of Thompsons | 163 (2021) | Po Box 29, Thompsons | — |
| Village of Fairchilds | 921 (2021) | 8713 Fairchild Road, Richmond | — |
| Village of Pleak | 1,031 (2021) | 6621 Fm 2218 Rd, Richmond | Website |
Special districts 183
| Name | What it does | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bend Subsidence District | Drainage | Po Box 427, Richmond | Website |
| Grand Lakes Water Control and Improvement District | Drainage | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| First Colony Levee Improvement District | Flood control | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| First Colony Levee Improvement District 2 | Flood control | 9 Greenway Plaza Suite 1100, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District 10 | Flood control | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District 11 | Flood control | 3200 Sw Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District 12 | Flood control | 2727 Allen Pkwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District 14 | Flood control | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District 15 | Flood control | 16555 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land | — |
| Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District 6 | Flood control | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District 7 | Flood control | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Rosenberg Housing Authority | Housing and community development | 117 Lane Dr, Rosenberg | Website |
| Fort Bend County Emergency Service District 2 | Local fire protection | 24655 Westheimer Parkway, Katy | Website |
| Fort Bend Emergency Services District 1 | Local fire protection | Coveler & Katz, P.c., Houston | — |
| Fort Bend Emergency Services District 3 | Local fire protection | Coveler & Katz, P.c., Houston | — |
| Fort Bend Emergency Services District 4 | Local fire protection | Po Box 494, Fulshear | — |
| Fort Bend Emergency Services District 6 | Local fire protection | Pleak Village Hall, Richmond | — |
| Fort Bend Emergency Services District 8 | Local fire protection | Coveler & Katz, P.c., Houston | — |
| Big Oaks Municipal Utility District | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plz, Houston | — |
| Charleston MUD | Other multi-function districts | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Cinco MUD 14 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Cinco MUD 2 | Other multi-function districts | 2727 Allen Pkwy, Houston | — |
| Cinco MUD 8 | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plz, Houston | — |
| Cinco Southwest MUD 1 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Cinco Southwest MUD 2 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Cinco Southwest MUD 3 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Cinco Southwest MUD 4 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| First Colony MUD 10 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| First Colony MUD 9 | Other multi-function districts | 6363 Woodway Dr, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County Fresh Water Supply District 1 | Other multi-function districts | 1980 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District 17 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District 19 | Other multi-function districts | 16555 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land | — |
| Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District 20 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 116 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 118 | Other multi-function districts | 2727 Allen Pkwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 123 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 124 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 128 | Other multi-function districts | 16555 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 129 | Other multi-function districts | 16555 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 131 | Other multi-function districts | 1980 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 132 | Other multi-function districts | Po Box 1368, Friendswood | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 133 | Other multi-function districts | Phoenix Tower, Suite 2600, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 134A | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plaza Suite 1100, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 134B | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plaza Suite 1100, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 134C | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plaza Suite 1100, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 134D | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plz, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 134E | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plaza, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 136 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 137 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 138 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 139 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 140 | Other multi-function districts | 2277 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 141 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 142 | Other multi-function districts | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 143 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 144 | Other multi-function districts | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 145 | Other multi-function districts | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 146 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 147 | Other multi-function districts | 1980 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 148 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 149 | Other multi-function districts | 16555 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 150 | Other multi-function districts | 1980 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 151 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 152 | Other multi-function districts | 2727 Allen Parkway, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 155 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 156 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy Ste 2600, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 158 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 159 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 161 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 162 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 163 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy Ste 2600, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 165 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 167 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 169 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 170 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 171 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 172 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 173 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 174 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwesy Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 176 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 182 | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plaza Suite 1100, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 185 | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plaza Suite 1100, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 187 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 188 | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plz, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 189 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 19 | Other multi-function districts | 2727 Allen Parkway, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 190 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 192 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 194 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 199 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 200 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 207 | Other multi-function districts | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 216 | Other multi-function districts | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 218 | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plaza, Houston | Website |
| Fort Bend County MUD 220 | Other multi-function districts | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 225 | Other multi-function districts | 1980 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 229 | Other multi-function districts | 1300 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 233 | Other multi-function districts | 1980 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 24 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 246 | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plaza, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 26 | Other multi-function districts | Smith, Murdaugh, Little & Bonham Llp, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 41 | Other multi-function districts | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 5 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 50 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 57 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 30 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District 3 | Other multi-function districts | 1980 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County Wcid 10 | Other multi-function districts | 1980 Post Oak Blvd Ste 1380, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend Water Control and Improvement District 8 | Other multi-function districts | 16337 Park Row, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend-Waller Counties MUD 2 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend-Waller Counties MUD 3 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fulshear MUD 1 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fulshear MUD 2 | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plz, Houston | — |
| Fulshear MUD 3A | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plz, Houston | — |
| Fulshear MUD 3B | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plaza, Houston | — |
| Fulshear MUD 4 | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plaza, Houston | — |
| Grand Lakes MUD 1 | Other multi-function districts | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Grand Lakes MUD 2 | Other multi-function districts | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Grand Lakes MUD 4 | Other multi-function districts | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Grand Mission MUD 1 | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plz, Houston | — |
| Grand Mission MUD 2 | Other multi-function districts | 9 Greenway Plz, Houston | — |
| Imperial Redevelopment District | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy Ste 2600, Houston | — |
| Kingsbridge Municipal Utility District | Other multi-function districts | 2929 Allen Pkwy, Houston | Website |
| Mission Bend MUD 1 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| North Mission Glen MUD | Other multi-function districts | Coats Rose, P.c., Houston | — |
| Palmer Plantation MUD 1 | Other multi-function districts | 6363 Woodway Dr, Houston | — |
| Palmer Plantation MUD 2 | Other multi-function districts | 6363 Woodway Dr, Houston | — |
| Pecan Grove MUD | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | Website |
| Sienna Plantation Levee Improvement District | Other multi-function districts | 16555 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land | — |
| Sienna Plantation MUD 10 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Sienna Plantation MUD 12 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Sienna Plantation MUD 2 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Sienna Plantation MUD 3 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Williams Ranch MUD 1 | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Woodcreek Reserve MUD | Other multi-function districts | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District 2 | Reclamation | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Blue Ridge West Municipal Utility District | Sewerage and water supply | 1980 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Burney Road MUD | Sewerage and water supply | 6300 West Loop S, Bellaire | — |
| Cinco MUD 1 | Sewerage and water supply | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Cinco MUD 10 | Sewerage and water supply | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Cinco MUD 12 | Sewerage and water supply | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Cinco MUD 7 | Sewerage and water supply | 1001 Fannin St, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 115 | Sewerage and water supply | 16555 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 119 | Sewerage and water supply | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 121 | Sewerage and water supply | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 122 | Sewerage and water supply | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 130 | Sewerage and water supply | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 184 | Sewerage and water supply | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 2 | Sewerage and water supply | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 206 | Sewerage and water supply | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 215 | Sewerage and water supply | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 23 | Sewerage and water supply | 1001 Fannin St, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 34 | Sewerage and water supply | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 35 | Sewerage and water supply | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 37 | Sewerage and water supply | 2929 Allen Pkwy, Houston | Website |
| Fort Bend County MUD 42 | Sewerage and water supply | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 46 | Sewerage and water supply | 9 Greenway Plaza Suite 1100, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 47 | Sewerage and water supply | 2929 Allen Pkwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 48 | Sewerage and water supply | 16555 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 49 | Sewerage and water supply | 6750 West Loop S, Bellaire | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 53 | Sewerage and water supply | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 58 | Sewerage and water supply | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 66 | Sewerage and water supply | 6363 Woodway Dr, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 81 | Sewerage and water supply | 1301 McKinney St, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County MUD 94 | Sewerage and water supply | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County Wcid 2 | Sewerage and water supply | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Meadowcreek MUD | Sewerage and water supply | 3134 Cartwright Rd, Missouri City | — |
| Plantation MUD | Sewerage and water supply | 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Houston | — |
| Quail Valley Utility District | Sewerage and water supply | 3134 Cartwright Rd, Missouri City | Website |
| Renn Road MUD | Sewerage and water supply | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Thunderbird Utility District | Sewerage and water supply | 3134 Cartwright Rd, Missouri City | — |
| Willow Point MUD | Sewerage and water supply | 1001 Fannin St, Houston | — |
| Coastal Plains Soil Conservation District | Soil and water conservation | 1402 Band Rd, Rosenberg | — |
| Fort Bend County Fresh Water Supply District 2 | Water supply utility | Po Box 858, Rosharon | — |
| Fort Bend County Improvement District NO. 24 | Water supply utility | Po Box 22167, Houston | — |
| Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 25 | Water supply utility | 10347 Clodine Rd, Richmond | Website |
| North Fort Bend Water Authority | Water supply utility | 5635 Nw Central Dr, Houston | Website |
| Siena Plantation Municipal Utility District 1 | Water supply utility | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Sienna Plantation MUD 4 | Water supply utility | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Sienna Plantation MUD 5 | Water supply utility | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| Sienna Plantation MUD 6 | Water supply utility | 1001 Fannin St, Houston | — |
| Sienna Plantation MUD 7 | Water supply utility | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
| West Keegans Bayou Improvement District | Water supply utility | 3200 Southwest Fwy, Houston | — |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.
School districts based here
FORT BEND ISD
School district83 schools
16431 LEXINGTON BLVD, Sugar Land, TX, 77479
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON SOUTH
Independent charter district6 schools
13522 W AIRPORT BLVD, Sugar Land, TX, 77478
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST
Independent charter district6 schools
13522 W AIRPORT BLVD, Sugar Land, TX, 77478
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
KATY ISD
School district79 schools
6301 S STADIUM LN, Katy, TX, 77494
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
LAMAR CISD
School district50 schools
3911 AVE I, Rosenberg, TX, 77471
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
NEEDVILLE ISD
School district4 schools
16319 HWY 36, Needville, TX, 77461
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
STAFFORD MSD
School district5 schools
1633 STAFFORDSHIRE RD, Stafford, TX, 77477
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.
Farmers markets
Farmers Market at Imperial
198 Kempner Street Sugar Land, TX, 77478
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
Downtown Rosenberg Farmer's Market
811 Third Street Rosenberg, TX, 77471
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
Fulshear Farmers' Market
9035 Bois d\'Arc Lane, Fulshear, TX, 77406
Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2022-04-14. USDA listing
Katy Farmers' Market
6711 South Fry Rd, Katy, TX, 77494
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
Farmers Market Partners
5855 Sienna Springs Way, Missorui City, TX, 77459
Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2021-08-02. USDA listing
USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.