Texas

Fort Bend

822,779
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Fort Bend

Fort Bend, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 2,533. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 822,779.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Runaway Scrape (Texas exodus 1836), Confederate Defense of Fort Bend County, Jaybird-Woodpecker War Fort Bend, and 8 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020822,779
2010585,375
2000354,452
1990225,421
1980130,846
197052,314
196040,527
195031,056
194032,963
193029,718
192022,931
191018,168
190016,538
189010,586
18809,380
18707,114
18606,143
18502,533
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Fort Bend

Military engagements that took place in Fort Bend, Texas.

Runaway Scrape (Texas exodus 1836)
1836
Confederate Defense of Fort Bend County
1863
Jaybird-Woodpecker War Fort Bend
1889
Jaybird-Woodpecker War — Richmond Courthouse Square Battle
1889

Historic places in Fort Bend

National Register of Historic Places listings in Fort Bend, Texas.

Fort Bend County Courthouse
Richmond
Moore, John M. and Lottie D., House
Richmond
Woods, B. Ray and Charlotte, House
Katy
Lamar-Calder House
Richmond
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Frequently asked about Fort Bend

When does Fort Bend first appear in the US census?
Fort Bend, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 2,533.
What is the population of Fort Bend?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Fort Bend had a recorded population of 822,779.
Were any battles fought in Fort Bend?
4 documented military engagements took place in Fort Bend, including Runaway Scrape (Texas exodus 1836), Confederate Defense of Fort Bend County, Jaybird-Woodpecker War Fort Bend.
How many historic places are in Fort Bend?
8 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Fort Bend, Texas.
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