Census tract · Fort Bend County
Census Tract 6709.03, Fort Bend County, Texas
Census Tract 6709.03, GEOID 48157670903, in Fort Bend County, Texas, mostly within Missouri City (95% of its census blocks). 9,439 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,098); the 2020 Census counted 8,097.
Residents, 2020-2024
9,439
±1,098 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 8,097
Median household income
$120,882
±$25,316 (90% margin)
Fort Bend County: $114,041
Median home value
$356,300
±$13,096 (90% margin)
Fort Bend County: $374,500
Median gross rent
$2,024
±$680 (90% margin)
Fort Bend County: $1,807
Where is Census Tract 6709.03?
Census Tract 6709.03 is one of 133 census tracts in Fort Bend County, Texas. It covers 2.81 square miles of land, 2,887 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 48157670903, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Missouri City | 95% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 6709.03: Tract 6707 ($129,864), Tract 6708.04 ($100,735), Tract 6709.02 ($102,055), Tract 6709.04 ($125,216), Tract 6745.07 ($120,096) and Tract 6745.08 ($93,550). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 6709.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 6709.03's population at 9,439 (±1,098) in 3,084 households; the 2020 Census counted 8,097 residents and 2,821 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 6709.03 | Missouri City |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,439 ±1,098 | 76,558 |
| Households | 3,084 ±274 | 27,348 |
| Average household size | 3.05 ±0.23 | 2.78 |
| Housing units | 3,140 ±264 | 28,577 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 6709.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 6709.03 is 37.3 years old; 18.4% are under 18 and 12.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 40.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 25.3%. 27.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 6709.03 | Missouri City |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 ±2.0 | 40.5 |
| Under 18 years | 18.4% ±5.0 pts | 20.3% |
| 65 years and over | 12.3% ±2.3 pts | 17.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.1% ±3.6 pts | 20.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 25.3% ±9.1 pts | 18.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 40.9% ±6.4 pts | 38.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 25.3% ±5.9 pts | 18.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 3.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 27.3% ±5.3 pts | 23.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.7% ±5.5 pts | 31.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.4% ±1.5 pts | 4.1% |
| With a disability | 6.8% ±2.8 pts | 11.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9% ±3.2 pts | 11.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.6% ±2.1 pts | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 49.2% ±8.4 pts | 41.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.1% ±6.1 pts | 16.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.2% ±3.2 pts | 92.2% |
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 Census Tract 6709.03 earn?
Half of the 3,084 households in Census Tract 6709.03 earn less than $120,882 a year (±$25,316), against $114,041 across Fort Bend County: 55th highest of the county's 131 tracts with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Tract 6709.03 | Missouri City |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $120,882 ±$25,316 | $94,390 |
| Mean household income | $128,502 ±$17,068 | $116,746 |
| Per capita income | $43,049 ±$6,990 | $42,554 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.4% ±7.8 pts | 7.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.6% ±10.7 pts | 5.3% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.4% ±6.8 pts | 8.4% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±1.6 pts | 98.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.9% ±1.6 pts | 96.2% |
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 Census Tract 6709.03?
Owners occupy 90.2% of Census Tract 6709.03's occupied homes and renters 9.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $356,300 by its owner (±$13,096). The median renter pays $2,024 a month including utilities, and 82.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 6709.03 | Missouri City |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $356,300 ±$13,096 | $311,400 |
| Median gross rent | $2,024 ±$680 | $1,931 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 82.1% ±26.1 pts | 56.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,561 ±$161 | $2,269 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.2% ±6.3 pts | 81.8% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.8% ±6.3 pts | 18.2% |
| Housing units | 3,140 ±264 | 28,577 |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.7% ±5.2 pts | 88.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 18.2% ±8.7 pts | 4.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 34.1% ±9.4 pts | 15.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 2.6% |
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 Census Tract 6709.03 get to work?
74.9% of Census Tract 6709.03's workers drive alone and 12.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.1 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 6709.03 | Missouri City |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.2% ±6.3 pts | 64.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±2.0 pts | 4.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 74.9% ±7.2 pts | 74.4% |
| Carpooled | 11.6% ±6.2 pts | 9.1% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.9% |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% |
| Worked from home | 12.3% ±6.3 pts | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.1 min ±4.9 | 30.4 min |
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
How does Census Tract 6709.03 compare with the other tracts in Fort Bend County?
Among Fort Bend County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 6709.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Fort Bend County | In Missouri City |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21st of 133 | 2nd of 16 |
| Residents per square mile | 81st of 133 | 12th of 16 |
| Median household income | 55th of 131 | 4th of 16 |
| Per capita income | 73rd of 133 | 9th of 16 |
| Median home value | 60th of 131 | 6th of 16 |
| Median gross rent | 47th of 118 | 7th of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70th of 131 | 8th of 16 |
| Median age | 74th of 133 | 13th of 16 |
| Owner-occupied share | 32nd of 132 | 4th of 16 |
The tracts next to it on Fort Bend County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6730.06 | 52nd | $125,179±$39,657 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6722.01 | 53rd | $124,583±$70,884 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6723.04 | 54th | $121,232±$27,822 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6709.03 | 55th | $120,882±$25,316 |
| Tract 6723.05 | 56th | $120,252±$33,288 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6745.07 | 57th | $120,096±$34,578 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6743.01 | 58th | $117,166±$30,914 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 6709.03?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 6709.03 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
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