rural county
Austin County
Hispanic/Latino + Black
1 · Demographic profile of the mission field
Population
30,712
Added, 5yr
1,147
4%
% Hispanic
27%
% Black
9%
% under 18
24%
Median income
$77,369
Tracts
8
Spanish speakers (5+)
5,559
2 · Feasibility for mission, plants, and ministries
UMC churches
1
People per church
30,712
Avg. mi to nearest UMC
19.2
Tracts w/o UMC in 15 min
8
30,712 people
| Place | UM score | Population | Plant candidate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin County (rural) | 69 | 6,010 | Yes — see Lens A |
| Austin County (rural) | 65 | 5,566 | Yes — see Lens A |
| Austin County (rural) | 60 | 3,997 | Yes — see Lens A |
| Austin County (rural) | 60 | 2,971 | Yes — see Lens A |
| Austin County (rural) | 50 | 2,335 | Yes — see Lens A |
| Austin County (rural) | 47 | 2,394 | Yes — see Lens A |
3 · Proposed restrictions & priority for proceeds
At 27% Hispanic and growing, the field warrants a strong Hispanic/Latino ministry priority alongside cross-cultural work in existing congregations. The Black population (9% of the field, +40% over five years) supports a Black-ministry priority — note the Plan's caution that the legacy footprint of historic Black UMCs does not track where the Black population is growing today.
Property Admin Fund
20%
retained by Conference Trustees
District Strategy Team
100%
of net · 80% of total
Conf. Office of Vitality
0%
of net · 0% of total