Hays County · tract 48209010816 · pop 13,101
| Bucket | Rank | Score (0–100) |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic plants | #16 | 95 |
| Hispanic ministry expansion | #24 | 92 |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population (2023) | 13,101 |
| 5-year change (2018→2023) | +7,465 (132.5%) |
| Hispanic population | 3,440 (26.3%) |
| Hispanic +5yr | +2,710 (371.3%) |
| Black population | 58 (0.4%) |
| Black +5yr | -126 (-68.5%) |
| Median household income | $207,426 |
| Distance to nearest Hispanic anchor | 9.6 mi (Manchaca UMC (Manchaca)) |
| Distance to nearest UMC | 7.1 mi |
Ranks #16 for Hispanic plant priority — Belterra gained 2,710 Hispanic residents over five years and sits 9.6 mi from the nearest Hispanic anchor (Manchaca UMC (Manchaca)), past the immediate halo of any existing Hispanic-led congregation. Ranks #24 for Hispanic ministry expansion — same Hispanic-growth signal as the plant bucket, but 9.6 mi from Manchaca UMC (Manchaca) means a new plant would compete with a congregation already on the ground. Expansion of the existing ministry is the higher-leverage move.