Mission Bend
Mission Bend is a large residential community located off State Highway 6 about four miles northwest of Sugar Land and twenty miles southwest of Houston. The development straddles the boundary of Fort Bend and Harris counties and was established by 1980. By 1990 Mission Bend had a population of 24,945. That figure increased to 30,831 by 2000, and the community had several schools. Many residents commuted to Houston.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Laurie E. Jasinski | © Texas State Historical Association
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Mission Bend is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 29.69384290
- Longitude
- -95.66494680
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
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Mission Bend by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
Mission Bend
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 36,914 | 2020 | United States Census Bureau |
| 45,175 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 36,501 | 2010 | United States Census Bureau |
| 30,831 | 2000 | United States Census Bureau |
| 24,945 | 1990 | United States Census Bureau |