Fort bend gains millions from businesses seeking abatements. (Texas)(tax abatements) (Southwest Houston/Fort Bend County Economic Development Report)

Leaders say tax breaks make money in long run

 
Fort Bend County 
At A Glance 
 
BOUNDARIES 
 
The 876 square miles bounded by the San Bernard River on the west, Interstate 
10 on the north, Arcola on the east and Needville on the south. 
 
POPULATION 
 
1992                                 245,271 
1990                                 225,421 
1980                                 130,846 
 
Ethnicity 
 
Anglo/Other                              54% 
Black                                    21% 
Hispanic                                 19% 
Asian                                     6% 
 
Annual Household Income 
 
Under $10,000                          7.93% 
$10,000-$19,999                        9.91% 
$20,000-$29,999                       12.66% 
$30,000-$39,999                       14.62% 
$40,000-$49,999                       14.03% 
$50,000-$74,999                       24.04% 
$75,000 and over                       16.8% 
 
Education Levels (persons 25 and older) 
 
Less than ninth grade                  9.17% 
High school, no diploma                9.91% 
High school graduate                  21.96% 
Some college/Associate degree         28.75% 
Bachelor's and/or advanced degree     30.21% 
 
Household Composition 
 
Married with children                    45% 
Married with no children                 25% 
Living alone                             14% 
Single parent                            10% 
Other family                              4% 
 
Value of owner occupied units 
 
Under $35,000                             8% …