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Fort Bend County


Origin of the Name

Fort Bend County was named after a blockhouse positioned in a bend of the Brazos River.

Fort Bend County

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County Seat Richmond

Established 1837

Population 822,779

Median Age 37.7

Land Area 861.72 sq mi

Water Area 23.53 sq mi

Total Area 885.25 sq mi

Percent Urban 95.2%

Percent Rural 4.8%

Latitude, Longitude 29.5693° N, 95.8143° W