rural county
Colorado County
Hispanic/Latino + Black
1 · Demographic profile of the mission field
Population
20,736
Added, 5yr
-286
-1%
% Hispanic
30%
% Black
13%
% under 18
23%
Median income
$70,172
Tracts
5
Spanish speakers (5+)
3,303
2 · Feasibility for mission, plants, and ministries
UMC churches
5
People per church
4,147
Avg. mi to nearest UMC
3.3
Tracts w/o UMC in 15 min
1
2,222 people
| Place | UM score | Population | Plant candidate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado County (rural) | 59 | 4,101 | |
| Colorado County (rural) | 58 | 2,222 | Yes — see Lens A |
| Colorado County (rural) | 57 | 5,204 | |
| Eagle Lake | 56 | 4,375 | |
| Colorado County (rural) | 52 | 4,834 |
3 · Proposed restrictions & priority for proceeds
At 30% Hispanic and growing, the field warrants a strong Hispanic/Latino ministry priority alongside cross-cultural work in existing congregations. The Black population (13% of the field, +47% 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