urban county
Travis County
Hispanic/Latino + Black
1 · Demographic profile of the mission field
Population
1,307,625
Added, 5yr
104,470
9%
% Hispanic
33%
% Black
8%
% under 18
20%
Median income
$108,793
Tracts
290
Spanish speakers (5+)
250,869
2 · Feasibility for mission, plants, and ministries
UMC churches
27
People per church
48,431
Avg. mi to nearest UMC
2.1
Tracts w/o UMC in 15 min
21
103,482 people
| Place | UM score | Population | Plant candidate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis County (rural) | 80 | 14,151 | |
| Travis County (rural) | 75 | 10,904 | |
| Travis County (rural) | 74 | 11,004 | |
| Travis County (rural) | 74 | 9,249 | Yes — see Lens A |
| Travis County (rural) | 73 | 7,508 | |
| Pflugerville | 73 | 8,854 |
3 · Proposed restrictions & priority for proceeds
At 33% Hispanic and growing, the field warrants a strong Hispanic/Latino ministry priority alongside cross-cultural work in existing congregations. The Black population (8% of the field, +294% 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