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
