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La Paloma-Lost Creek

Texas · 439 residents · 8.408 sq mi
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La Paloma-Lost Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $2,499. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $332,800. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 222%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
439
+36%since 2000
from 323 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
52 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.6
+57%since 2000
from 18.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2195308411K1K2000201020202024La Paloma-Lost Creek
2024439
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$2,499
−96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,708 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,564
+6%since 2000
from $9,955 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.819
+151%since 2010
from 0.326 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$332,800
+222%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
2.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+23.1 ptssince 2011
from 76.9% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
133.2
+8757%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(69)
Black4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino74.3%(240)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.1%(162)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(50)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino83.8%(368)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(19)
Diversity Score35.3%(155)
Diversity Score
35
−30%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 24.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
23.1%
−57.6 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.1%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
25.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
74.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2012
from 22.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
22.1%
−44.8 ptssince 2017
from 66.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.4%
+25.8 ptssince 2016
from 41.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2016
from 58.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Paloma-Lost Creek, Texas?

La Paloma-Lost Creek, Texas has about 439 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Paloma-Lost Creek, Texas?

The typical household in La Paloma-Lost Creek, Texas earns about $2,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Paloma-Lost Creek, Texas expensive?

In La Paloma-Lost Creek, Texas, the median home is worth about $332,800.

How educated are people in La Paloma-Lost Creek, Texas?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in La Paloma-Lost Creek, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Paloma-Lost Creek, Texas?

About 50.5% of people in La Paloma-Lost Creek, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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