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La Paloma-Lost Creek

Texas · 1,359 residents · 8.41 sq mi
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La Paloma-Lost Creek is home to 1,359 people in Texas. Households here earn about 96% less than in Texas as a whole. Since 2000 the city has more than tripled, up 1,036 people. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. 87% of homes are owner-occupied. Households take in $2,499 at the median, 96% less than the US figure.

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
33.8
+79%since 2000
from 18.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
8.41 sq mi
Population, 20002024
2195308411K1K2000201020202024La Paloma-Lost Creek
2024439
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52.1%(29)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.1%(28)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 142.3%(31)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.4%(60)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.8%(160)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3431.4%(427)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4422.3%(303)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.8%(188)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 647.3%(99)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 741.7%(23)
US avg: 10%
75 to 840.7%(9)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.1%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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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
2.55 people
−48%since 2010
from 4.87 people in 2010
US average: 2.61
102.9
+7179%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(69)
Black4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino74.3%(240)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(705)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino46.3%(629)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican95.3%(546)
Ancestry
Dutch1.6%(9)
Scottish1.4%(8)
German0.7%(4)
English0.5%(3)
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%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
31.6%
US average: 73.3%
11.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
−4.0 ptssince 2013
from 18.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
86.2%
US average: 91.9%
96.2%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married21.8%(24)
Married51.8%(57)
Widowed3.6%(4)
Divorced22.7%(25)
Women 15+
Never married26.8%(82)
Married15.7%(48)
Widowed51.3%(157)
Divorced6.2%(19)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

14.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2013
from 18.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
42.1%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
21.8%
US average: 13.7%
8.4%
US average: 17.6%
14.8%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
1.2%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
63.9%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
23.2%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)100%(7)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 7 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

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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