Census-designated place · Texas
Mission Bend, Texas
Mission Bend, census-designated place, mostly in Fort Bend County (65.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Harris County, Texas. Mission Bend had 36,586 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±2,525). GEOID 4848772.
Residents, 2020-2024
36,586
±2,525 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 36,914
Median household income
$67,282
±$5,649 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$233,800
±$7,219 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,747
±$90 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Mission Bend and what county is it in?
Mission Bend is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, mostly in Fort Bend County (65.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Harris County, Texas. It covers 4.8 square miles of land, 7,745 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mission Bend is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Bend County | 24,052 | 65.2% |
| Harris County | 12,862 | 34.8% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mission Bend, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Mission Bend's population at 36,586 (±2,525). The 2020 Census counted 36,914 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Mission Bend is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Mission Bend | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 36,586 ±2,525 | 893,767 | no clear change |
| Households | 10,793 ±586 | 292,713 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.39 ±0.16 | 3.03 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,387 ±558 | 305,633 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mission Bend?
The median resident of Mission Bend is 35.3 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 15.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 42.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 30.3%. 38.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mission Bend | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 ±2.1 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% ±2.9 pts | 26.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.2% ±2.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±1.9 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 42.1% ±4.4 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 10.6% ±1.7 pts | 28.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 30.3% ±4.6 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 14.3% ±2.6 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 38.2% ±2.9 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 57.6% ±3.5 pts | 41.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.8% ±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 9.5% ±1.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.0% ±2.6 pts | 11.7% | −4.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.2% ±3.3 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.6% ±2.7 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6% ±1.4 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.1% ±2.5 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mission Bend earn?
Half of Mission Bend's 10,793 households earn less than $67,282 a year (±$5,649), against $114,041 in Fort Bend County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $78,132 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $10,850 after inflation. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mission Bend | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,282 ±$5,649 | $114,041 | −$10,850 |
| Mean household income | $94,891 ±$11,152 | $145,123 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,140 ±$3,270 | $47,992 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.8% ±3.0 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.9% ±6.0 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.9% ±4.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% ±1.4 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4% ±1.9 pts | 95.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mission Bend?
Owners occupy 76.9% of Mission Bend's occupied homes and renters 23.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $233,800 by its owner (±$7,219). The median renter pays $1,747 a month including utilities, and 57.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mission Bend | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $233,800 ±$7,219 | $374,500 | +$53,134 |
| Median gross rent | $1,747 ±$90 | $1,807 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.2% ±10.6 pts | 43.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,710 ±$89 | $2,665 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.9% ±3.4 pts | 77.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.1% ±3.4 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Housing units | 11,387 ±558 | 305,633 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7% ±5.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.1% ±2.3 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0% ±1.5 pts | 30.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.2% ±2.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Mission Bend work and get to work?
74.1% of Mission Bend's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.4%.
| Measure | Mission Bend | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.5% ±3.1 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.4% ±2.5 pts | 5.1% | +4.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.1% ±3.8 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.6% ±2.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0% ±2.4 pts | 17.7% | +5.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.5 min ±1.7 | 32.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mission Bend?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Mission Bend, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $62,188 (Tract 4541) to $85,256 (Tract 6726.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6726.04Fort Bend County | 7,770 | $85,256 |
| Tract 6725Fort Bend County | 7,636 | $64,293 |
| Tract 6726.02Fort Bend County | 5,831 | $67,620 |
| Tract 4542Harris County | 4,270 | $66,093 |
| Tract 4541Harris County | 3,837 | $62,188 |
| Tract 4540Harris County | 4,332 | $64,322 |
| Tract 6726.03Fort Bend County | 2,498 | $77,885 |
| Tract 6729.04Fort Bend County | 9,347 | $80,536 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mission Bend) · Census block assignment files
How does Mission Bend compare with other places in Texas?
Mission Bend ranks 469th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 99th | 979 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th | 979 |
| Median household income | 469th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 626th | 978 |
| Median home value | 391st | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 133rd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 510th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 392nd | 877 |
| Median age | 569th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 345th | 973 |
| Work from home | 349th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 217th | 976 |
Mission Bend's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mission Bend?
11 of the 57 figures for Mission Bend on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mission Bend are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.