The Places That Shape Our Community
Missouri City
Missouri City combines accessibility, diversity, and innovation to create a thriving environment for business and community growth. With strong educational partnerships, modern infrastructure, and a commitment to collaboration, Missouri City continues to strengthen Fort Bend County’s position as a regional leader in opportunity and quality of life.
Population Demographics
As of 2026 the population of Missouri City is 83,554. The population is expected to grow to 91,252 by 2031 - a growth rate of 1.78%.
The median age of Missouri City residents is 41.
The diversity index of Missouri City is 81.4, meaning that there is a 81% 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 Missouri City is $132,753 and projected to be $148,757 in 2031. Per capita income is $47,245, projected to be $53,932 in 2031. 6.43% of households – 5,372 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,724,590 and the average disposable income is $104,811.
There are 30,765 housing units in Missouri City; 23,403 are owner-occupied, 6,271 are rented, and 1,091 are vacant. The average home value is $368,222, with 5,211 homes built in 2010 or later, and 99 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 2,527 businesses in Missouri City, employing 21,163 workers and pulling from a labor force of 36,762 age 16 and above. 19,107 workers commute into Missouri City from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
17,258 residents both live and work in/around Missouri City. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 1.77% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.04% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 27,189 drive alone, 3,505 carpool, and 330 take public transportation. 487 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 5,136 residents work from home.
12,662 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 4,749 have associates degrees, 16,588 have bachelor’s degrees, and 11,140 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31