Carrollton, TX — Church Planting

This area covers approximately 10 x 10 miles northwest of Dallas. It includes the cities of Carrollton, Coppell, and Farmers Branch.

The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 172,000 people. The population in this area has grown explosively for 30 years, and some growth is expected to continue. In 2000 the area was 20% Hispanic, 5% Black, and 9% Asian. In 1990, 35% of the population was 25 or under.

The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the areas of manufacturing, retail trades, and finance.

In 1990 the median home price was about $98,000. There were about 29,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $598. There was an average of 2.71 people per household.

In 1990, 36% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.

According to the current directories there appear to be about 30 Southern Baptist churches in the area, and 2 BBF churches.

For further information:

Right now it is difficult to put together 2000 Census data for this predefined area. However, you can easily find the 2000 Census data for any city or county in the area. Go to www.census.gov and click on "American Fact Finder." For more religious information about the area, check the churches listed in the online yellow pages (such as qwestdex.com) or contact a local chamber of commerce. For growth projections, check the Texas state data center website.

Map of Area | Map of Carrollton

Total 2000 Population 172,299   1990 Census Housing  
Hispanic 34,176 19.80% Median housing value $98,146
Black 8,840 5.10% Housing units 29,000
Asian 15,699 9.10% Average monthly rent $598
Speak English only 83%   Average household size 2.71
         
Population Trends     1990 Census Education  
1970 43,717   Undergrad or grad degrees 36.18%
1980 69,452 58.90%    
1990 123,432 77.70% 1990 Census Age  
2000 172,299 39.60% Population 25 and under 35.56%
         
1990 Employment by Industry        
Manufacturing 18.27%      
Retail trades 15.90%      
Finance 10.58%      
Median household income $47,951      

Zip codes: 75006, 75007, 75010, 75019, 75234, 75244