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South La Paloma

Texas · 347 residents · 1.11 sq mi
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South La Paloma is a city of 347 people in Texas. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. The poverty rate is 96.4%, above the 12.8% national rate. Owners hold 85% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 44% less than in Texas as a whole. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

347
−35%since 2019
from 530 in 2019
2010 – 2024
34.1
+9%since 2019
from 31.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Land area
1.11 sq mi
Population, 20102024
150324499674848201020202024South La Paloma
2024386
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 511.5%(40)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(24)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.8%(20)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.6%(30)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(21)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.1%(42)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.5%(40)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.7%(37)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.7%(37)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.2%(32)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.2%(18)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$35,540
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $35,068 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$7,039
−22%since 2019
from $9,005 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
96.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 92.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information42%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

85.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
14.7% rent
4.80 people
+39%since 2019
from 3.46 people in 2019
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino65.1%(345)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.4%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino63.1%(219)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican55%(214)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
59.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

94.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2019
from 82.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
41.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 39.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
41.9%
US average: 73.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

23.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 19.1% in 2019
76.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 80.9% in 2019
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
74.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 80.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
61.7%
US average: 91.9%
100.0%
US average: 86.2%
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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Section 09

Health coverage

74.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 80.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
0.0%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.7%
0.0%
US average: 17.6%
25.2%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
0.0%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
25.2%
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

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South La Paloma, Texas?

South La Paloma, Texas has about 347 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South La Paloma, Texas earns about $35,540 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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 96.4% 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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