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La Paloma

Texas · 2,903 residents · 2.154 sq mi
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La Paloma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,544. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,549 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $69,400. At a median age of 22.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 185%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,903
+720%since 2000
from 354 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,348 / sq mi
+720%since 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.3
−14%since 2000
from 26.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
01K2K3K4K2000201020202024La Paloma
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,544
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,162 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,253
+54%since 2000
from $5,354 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.1%
−25.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
+185%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−47.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.0
+27%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.1%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino92.1%(326)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(44)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.2%(2,852)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(121)
Diversity Score
4
−66%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
51.5%
+49.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+108%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
Foreign born
30.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.1%
−59.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Paloma, Texas?

La Paloma, Texas has about 2,903 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Paloma, Texas earns about $34,544 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Paloma, Texas expensive?

In La Paloma, Texas, the median home is worth about $69,400.

How educated are people in La Paloma, Texas?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in La Paloma, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Paloma, Texas?

About 40.1% of people in La Paloma, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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