The Places That Shape Our Community
Sugar Land
Sugar Land is a cornerstone of Fort Bend County’s economic success, blending innovation, education, and quality of life to attract global investment. As one of the region’s most dynamic business centers, Sugar Land’s continued growth strengthens Fort Bend County’s reputation as a leader in opportunity and collaboration.
Population Demographics
As of 2026 the population of Sugar Land is 109,312. The population is expected to grow to 117,870 by 2031 - a growth rate of 1.52%.
The median age of Sugar Land residents is 44.
The diversity index of Sugar Land is 74.4, meaning that there is a 74% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
Housing and Income
The average household income in Sugar Land is $195,700 and projected to be $213,754 in 2031. Per capita income is $70,319, projected to be $78,437 in 2031. 12.99% of households – 14,197 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $3,153,771 and the average disposable income is $149,750.
There are 40,896 housing units in Sugar Land; 31,190 are owner-occupied, 8,066 are rented, and 1,640 are vacant. The average home value is $512,374, with 4,237 homes built in 2010 or later, and 513 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 6,336 businesses in Sugar Land, employing 67,390 workers and pulling from a labor force of 53,044 age 16 and above. 23,519 workers commute into Sugar Land from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
28,957 residents both live and work in/around Sugar Land. The average travel time is 28.9 minutes. 1.69% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.39% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 34,689 drive alone, 4,573 carpool, and 255 take public transportation. 943 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 12,579 residents work from home.
9,567 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 4,952 have associates degrees, 29,743 have bachelor’s degrees, and 23,182 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31