rural county
Gillespie County
Hispanic/Latino + Black
1 · Demographic profile of the mission field
Population
27,202
Added, 5yr
994
4%
% Hispanic
22%
% Black
0%
% under 18
19%
Median income
$71,143
Tracts
7
Spanish speakers (5+)
3,130
2 · Feasibility for mission, plants, and ministries
UMC churches
2
People per church
13,601
Avg. mi to nearest UMC
3.5
Tracts w/o UMC in 15 min
3
11,166 people
| Place | UM score | Population | Plant candidate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillespie County (rural) | 61 | 4,946 | |
| Gillespie County (rural) | 60 | 5,148 | |
| Fredericksburg | 49 | 2,879 | |
| Gillespie County (rural) | 48 | 3,991 | |
| Gillespie County (rural) | 48 | 4,220 | |
| Gillespie County (rural) | 46 | 3,970 | Yes — see Lens A |
3 · Proposed restrictions & priority for proceeds
At 22% Hispanic and growing, the field warrants a strong Hispanic/Latino ministry priority alongside cross-cultural work in existing congregations. The Black population (0% of the field, +1396% 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