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Missouri City, Texas
Missouri City, city, mostly in Fort Bend County (92.3% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Harris County, Texas. Missouri City had 77,327 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 74,259 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 76,558 (±79). GEOID 4848804.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
77,327
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 74,259 · ACS 2020-2024: 76,558 ±79
Median household income
$94,390
±$4,904 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$311,400
±$7,010 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,931
±$100 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Missouri City and what county is it in?
Missouri City is a city mostly in Fort Bend County (92.3% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Harris County, Texas. It covers 29.0 square miles of land, 2,559 residents per square mile in 2020.
Missouri City 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 | 68,529 | 92.3% |
| Harris County | 5,730 | 7.7% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Missouri City, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 77,327 people lived in Missouri City on July 1, 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 74,259 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 76,558 (±79).
| Measure | Missouri City | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 76,558 ±79 | 893,767 | +2,001 |
| Households | 27,348 ±817 | 292,713 | +2,699 |
| Average household size | 2.78 ±0.08 | 3.03 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 28,577 ±824 | 305,633 | +2,780 |
Missouri City's population since 2000
From 52,913 in 2000 to 77,327 in 2025: up 46.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Missouri City as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Missouri City?
The median resident of Missouri City is 40.5 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 38.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.8%. 23.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Missouri City | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 ±1.9 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.3% ±1.6 pts | 26.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0% ±1.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±1.5 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.8% ±2.5 pts | 24.7% | +4.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 18.1% ±2.0 pts | 28.7% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 38.3% ±2.0 pts | 20.6% | −3.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 18.8% ±1.9 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 | 3.8% ±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 23.9% ±2.0 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 31.9% ±2.5 pts | 41.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1% ±0.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 11.2% ±1.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.8% ±1.7 pts | 11.7% | +2.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.8% ±1.2 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.8% ±2.7 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.5% ±1.9 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.2% ±1.5 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±1.0 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 Missouri City earn?
Half of Missouri City's 27,348 households earn less than $94,390 a year (±$4,904), against $114,041 in Fort Bend County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $108,196 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $13,806 after inflation. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Missouri City | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,390 ±$4,904 | $114,041 | −$13,806 |
| Mean household income | $116,746 ±$6,179 | $145,123 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,554 ±$2,330 | $47,992 | −$4,079 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.1% ±1.6 pts | 7.6% | +2.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.3% ±2.2 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.4% ±1.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% ±0.6 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.2% ±1.2 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 Missouri City?
Owners occupy 81.8% of Missouri City's occupied homes and renters 18.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $311,400 by its owner (±$7,010). The median renter pays $1,931 a month including utilities, and 56.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Missouri City | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $311,400 ±$7,010 | $374,500 | +$68,707 |
| Median gross rent | $1,931 ±$100 | $1,807 | −$149 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.0% ±8.0 pts | 43.8% | +24.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,269 ±$78 | $2,665 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.8% ±2.5 pts | 77.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.2% ±2.5 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Housing units | 28,577 ±824 | 305,633 | +2,780 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4% ±3.2 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.4% ±1.6 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.4% ±1.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.0% ±2.4 pts | 30.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±0.9 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 many new homes is Missouri City building?
Builders took permits for 737 new housing units in Missouri City in 2025 (109 in single-family houses), 9.5 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Missouri City work and get to work?
74.4% of Missouri City's workers drive alone and 13.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Missouri City | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3% ±1.7 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±1.2 pts | 5.1% | −1.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.4% ±2.5 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1% ±1.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.8% ±2.2 pts | 17.7% | +9.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.4 min ±1.2 | 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 Missouri City?
14 census tracts lie mostly in Missouri City, and 14 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $58,861 (Tract 6711.02) to $183,887 (Tract 6743.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6709.03Fort Bend County | 9,439 | $120,882 |
| Tract 6715.01Fort Bend County | 7,274 | $88,136 |
| Tract 6710.02Fort Bend County | 6,005 | $75,176 |
| Tract 6710.01Fort Bend County | 5,064 | $95,769 |
| Tract 6709.04Fort Bend County | 5,141 | $125,216 |
| Tract 6743.02Fort Bend County | 5,903 | $183,887 |
| Tract 4236Harris County | 7,068 | $66,356 |
| Tract 6705Fort Bend County | 5,292 | $87,563 |
| Tract 6711.02Fort Bend County | 6,165 | $58,861 |
| Tract 6706.04Fort Bend County | 4,467 | $80,580 |
| Tract 6712Fort Bend County | 5,837 | $91,149 |
| Tract 6745.08Fort Bend County | 5,369 | $93,550 |
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 Missouri City) · Census block assignment files
How does Missouri City compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Missouri City is the 492nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 56th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Missouri City ranks 216th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 56th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 385th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 137th | 979 |
| Median household income | 216th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 236th | 978 |
| Median home value | 246th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 91st | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 613th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 166th | 877 |
| Median age | 275th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 246th | 973 |
| Work from home | 237th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 263rd | 976 |
Missouri City's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Missouri City with other places
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 Missouri City?
8 of the 57 figures for Missouri City 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 Missouri City 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' public schools in Missouri City.