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La Paloma

Texas · 3,218 residents · 2.154 sq mi
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La Paloma has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,213. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,864 residents. 12% 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 $70,200. At a median age of 26.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 143%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

3,218
+809%since 2000
from 354 in 2000
2000 – 2024
1,494 / sq mi
+809%since 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
26.7
+3%since 2000
from 26.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 20002024
01K2K3K4K2000201020202024La Paloma
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$69,213
+279%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,162 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
$17,602
+229%since 2000
from $5,354 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
+48.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
36.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$70,200
+143%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
$674
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
86.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
13.1% rent
1.0
−36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.4%(3,165)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other1.7%(55)
Diversity Score7.5%(241)
8
−39%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
58.9%
+56.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
74.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
58.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
21.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.2%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
53.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
27.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
42.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2013
from 34.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in La Paloma, Texas?

La Paloma, Texas has about 3,218 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Paloma, Texas earns about $69,213 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 $70,200, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in La Paloma, Texas?

About 12.3% 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 36.5% of people in La Paloma, 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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