Round Rock, TX (North Austin) — Church Planting
This area covers approximately 12 x 13 miles north of downtown Austin toward (and including) Round Rock.
The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 272,000 people. This area has experienced almost unbelievable growth for over 30 years. In 1970, the population was just over 23,000. Growth is still expected at a healthy 20-30% per decade. In 2000 the area was 23% Hispanic, 10% Black, and 6% Asian. In 1990, 38% of the population was 25 or under.
The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the areas of manufacturing (esp. technology), retail trades, and education. Austin is home to the University of Texas–Austin, which provides many of the education jobs. Major employers include Dell, IBM, and Motorola.
In 1990 the median home price was $75,000. There were about 30,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $501. The average home was built in 1981. There was an average of 2.46 people per household. These figures may have changed considerably since 1990.
In 1990, 34% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.
According to the current directories there are probably 35 Southern Baptist churches in the area, and 1 BBF church. Catholicism also has a strong presence in the area.
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, see: http://txsdc.tamu.edu/cgi-bin/prj2001totnum.cgi.
Map of Area | Map of Round Rock
| Total 2000 Population | 271,728 | 1990 Census Housing | ||
| Hispanic | 62,097 | 22.90% | Median housing value | $74,842 |
| Black | 26,591 | 9.80% | Housing units | 30,490 |
| Asian | 16,834 | 6.20% | Average home built in | 1981 |
| Speak English only | 84% | Average monthly rent | $501 | |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |||
| Population Trends | ||||
| 1970 | 23,261 | 1990 Census Education | ||
| 1980 | 76,456 | 228.70% | Undergrad or grad degrees | 33.76% |
| 1990 | 161,868 | 111.70% | ||
| 2000 | 271,728 | 67.90% | 1990 Census Age | |
| Population 25 and under | 38.23% | |||
| 1990 Employment by Industry | ||||
| Manufacturing | 16.84% | |||
| Retail trades | 15.37% | |||
| Education (University of Texas) | 9.43% | |||
| Median household income | $34,244 |
Zip codes: 78651, 78660, 78664, 78681, 78727, 78728, 78753, 78758, 78759
