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South La Paloma

Texas · 345 residents · 1.109 sq mi
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South La Paloma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,316. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,700. The poverty rate of 54.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 77% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
345
+66%vs 2011
vs 208 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Median age
39.3
+147%vs 2011
vs 15.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
150324499674848201020202024South La Paloma
2024386
201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.4%(22)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.4%(22)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 1411%(38)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198.7%(30)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.7%(23)
US avg: 7%
25 to 345.5%(19)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4416.2%(56)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.5%(50)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6414.5%(50)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.1%(28)
US avg: 7%
75 to 841.4%(5)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.6%(2)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$11,316
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $25,865 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,616
−23%vs 2011
vs $9,922 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
54.2%
+36.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
+31%vs 2011
vs 0.232 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing29.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing12.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$74,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $74,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−35.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.8% in 2011
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
51.5%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.8%
+13.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
6.6
+129%vs 2011
vs 2.9 in 2011
2010 – 2023
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic26%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino74%(154)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino53.3%(184)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican39%(69)
Ancestry
American54.2%(96)
English6.8%(12)
Irish6.8%(12)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.5%
+21.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.2%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
Female
71.8%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married9.5%(13)
Married83.2%(114)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7.3%(10)
Women 15+
Never married14.4%(16)
Married77.5%(86)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8.1%(9)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South La Paloma, Texas?

South La Paloma, Texas has about 345 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South La Paloma, Texas earns about $11,316 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South La Paloma, Texas expensive?

In South La Paloma, Texas, the median home is worth about $74,700.

How educated are people in South La Paloma, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in South La Paloma, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South La Paloma, Texas?

About 54.2% of people in South 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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