Fort Bend County, Texas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

50.2%

Graduate Degree

20.4%

Population 25+

581,016

Fort Bend County, Texas Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Fort Bend County, Texas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.1%46,810
High School Graduate
17.6%101,988
Some College / Associate's
24.2%140,374
Bachelor's Degree
29.8%173,177
Graduate Degree
20.4%118,667

Fort Bend County, Texas Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Fort Bend County, Texas

Approximately 50.2% of adults in Fort Bend County, Texas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Fort Bend County, Texas has increased by 9.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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