Southwest Houston, TX — Church Planting

This area covers approximately 6 x 7 miles, southwest of downtown Houston.

The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 355,000 people. This area has grown steadily for 30 years, and modest growth should continue. In 2000 the area was 36% Hispanic, 22% Black, and 8% Asian. In 1990, 34% of the population was 25 or under.

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

In 1990 the median home price was about $77,000. There were about 43,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $469. The average home was built in 1972. There was an average of 2.25 people per household.

In 1990, 38% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.

According to the current directories there are probably 30 Southern Baptist churches 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, check the Texas state data center website.

Map of Area | Map of South Houston

Total 2000 Population 354,697   1990 Census Housing  
Hispanic 126,659 35.70% Median housing value $76,990
Black 76,328 21.50% Housing units 42,744
Asian 27,951 7.90% Average home built in 1972
Speak English only 70%   Average monthly rent $469
      Average household size 2.25
Population Trends        
1970 169,328   1990 Census Education  
1980 257,557 52.10% Undergrad or grad degrees 37.61%
1990 287,286 11.50%    
2000 354,679 23.50% 1990 Census Age  
      Population 25 and under 34.20%
1990 Employment by Industry        
Retail trades 18.34%      
Finance 9.93%      
Healthcare 9.18%      
Median household income $31,659      

Zip codes: 75063, 77036, 77081, 77074, 77096, 77035, 77071, 77401, 77031, 77057