watch county
Caldwell County
Hispanic/Latino + Black
1 · Demographic profile of the mission field
Population
47,184
Added, 5yr
5,832
14%
% Hispanic
56%
% Black
4%
% under 18
23%
Median income
$72,515
Tracts
11
Spanish speakers (5+)
15,464
2 · Feasibility for mission, plants, and ministries
UMC churches
6
People per church
7,864
Avg. mi to nearest UMC
3.7
Tracts w/o UMC in 15 min
3
14,729 people
| Place | UM score | Population | Plant candidate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County (rural) | 75 | 6,744 | Yes — see Lens A |
| Caldwell County (rural) | 69 | 5,199 | |
| Caldwell County (rural) | 66 | 5,225 | |
| Lockhart | 60 | 4,641 | |
| Caldwell County (rural) | 58 | 2,940 | Yes — see Lens A |
| Lockhart | 57 | 5,844 |
3 · Proposed restrictions & priority for proceeds
The mission field is 56% Hispanic — proceeds should give highest priority to Hispanic/Latino ministry, new Hispanic church starts, and bilingual outreach. The Black population (4% of the field, +69% 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
75%
of net · 60% of total
Conf. Office of Vitality
25%
of net · 20% of total