urban county
Hays County
Hispanic/Latino + Black
1 · Demographic profile of the mission field
Population
256,429
Added, 5yr
52,440
26%
% Hispanic
39%
% Black
4%
% under 18
23%
Median income
$96,452
Tracts
46
Spanish speakers (5+)
53,011
2 · Feasibility for mission, plants, and ministries
UMC churches
6
People per church
42,738
Avg. mi to nearest UMC
3.5
Tracts w/o UMC in 15 min
12
64,888 people
| Place | UM score | Population | Plant candidate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays County (rural) | 89 | 8,879 | |
| Kyle | 89 | 12,631 | |
| Kyle | 86 | 5,286 | |
| Kyle | 85 | 10,786 | |
| Hays County (rural) | 83 | 8,916 | |
| Buda | 82 | 8,198 |
3 · Proposed restrictions & priority for proceeds
At 39% Hispanic and growing, the field warrants a strong Hispanic/Latino ministry priority alongside cross-cultural work in existing congregations. The Black population (4% of the field, +1540% 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