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La Paloma-Lost Creek

Texas · 1,359 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. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,036 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $257,100. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 96% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 202%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,359
+321%since 2000
from 323 in 2000
2000 – 2024
162 / sq mi
+321%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
33.8
+79%since 2000
from 18.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 20002024
2195308411K1K2000201020202024La Paloma-Lost Creek
2024439
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$2,499
−96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
$18,393
+85%since 2000
from $9,955 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
26.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance34.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical34.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$257,100
+202%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
$921
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $1,124
86.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
13.4% rent
102.9
+6742%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(705)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino46.3%(629)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.1%(858)
63
+26%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.4 min
+14%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
94.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 24.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
46.8%
−33.9 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
11.3%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
51.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
9.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
14.8%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in La Paloma-Lost Creek, Texas?

La Paloma-Lost Creek, Texas has about 1,359 residents according to the 2020 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 $257,100, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

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

About 6.1% 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 26.5% of people in La Paloma-Lost Creek, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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