Facts about our Community

Recently, I received demographic information about the community where our 73 acres are located, in Hutto. As most of you know, the land is located near the intersection of 130 Tollway and Gattis School Rd/C.R. 138. The actual address is 747 County Road 138, Hutto, TX 78634.

The following facts are reflective of a 10-mile radius from our property:

• Population: 277,214 people. This represents and increase of 190,987 (or 221%) since 1990. Wow!
• Projected growth between 2009 and 2014: increase by 23% (64,597 additional persons). During teh same time period, the US population is projected to grow by 4.9%.
• The racial/ethnic diversity in the area is considered extremely high.
• Major generational groups: Survivors (age 28 to 48) make up 36% of the population.
• Family structures: Can be described as somewhat traditional, due to the above average presence of married persons and two-parent families.
• Faith receptivity: is decribed as somewhat high when compared to national averages.

There is too much data to share in this posting, but I want to give you one last category. The question was, "Which household concerns are unusually high in this area?" The answer:

• Achieving a Fulfilling Marriage (30.7%)
• Developing Parenting Skills (20.1%)
• Finding a Good Church (18.4%)
• Time for Recreation/Leisure (29.2%)

Let's begin praying for God to show us how to address these needs, and share the love of Christ in a tangible way. In other words, what "BRIDGES" can we build to reach the people in our community?