South Austin, TX — Church Planting
This area covers approximately 10 x 8 miles south of downtown Austin.
The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 220,000 people. This area has boasted remarkable growth for over 30 years. Growth is still expected at a healthy 20-30% per decade. In 2000 the area was 46% Hispanic, 9% Black, and 2% Asian. In 1990, 42% of the population was 25 or under.
The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the areas of retail trades, public administration, and manufacturing. Austin is the state capital, so the "public administration" jobs are state government related.
In 1990 the median home price was $62,000. There were about 27,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $444. The average home was built in 1974. There was an average of 2.48 people per household. These figures may have changed considerably since 1990.
In 1990, 24% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.
According to the current directories there are probably 30 Southern Baptist churches in the area, and 2 BBF churches. Along with the Southern Baptists, the Catholics claim many adherents 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 precise growth projections, see: http://txsdc.tamu.edu/cgi-bin/prj2001totnum.cgi.
Map of Area | Map of South Austin
| Total 2000 Population | 220,132 | 1990 Census Housing | ||
| Hispanic | 101,996 | 46.30% | Median housing value | $61,891 |
| Black | 19,357 | 8.80% | Housing units | 26,712 |
| Asian | 5,318 | 2.40% | Average home built in | 1974 |
| Speak English only | 69% | Average monthly rent | $444 | |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |||
| Population Trends | ||||
| 1970 | 89,738 | 1990 Census Education | ||
| 1980 | 140,543 | 56.60% | Undergrad or grad degrees | 24.23% |
| 1990 | 175,146 | 24.60% | ||
| 2000 | 220,132 | 25.70% | 1990 Census Age | |
| Population 25 and under | 41.86% | |||
| 1990 Employment by Industry | ||||
| Retail trades | 18.31% | |||
| Public administration | 11.63% | |||
| Manufacturing | 10.63% | |||
| Median household income | $24,165 |
Zip codes: 78702, 78704, 78741, 78744, 78745, 78748
