La Paloma is a CDP located in Cameron County Texas. La Paloma has a 2024 population of 2,790. La Paloma is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -32.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,140 in 2020.
The average household income in La Paloma is $76,503 with a poverty rate of 32.58%. The median age in La Paloma is 25.2 years: 31.1 years for males, and 23.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Paloma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,358 | 47.88% |
| White | 1,177 | 41.5% |
| Other race | 301 | 10.61% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 752 | 3.77 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Married | 402 | 4.17 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Male | 177 | 2.15 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 104 | 6.78 | 74 | 26 |
| Non Family | 69 | 1.04 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
4.02
Average Family Size
3.77
Average Household Size
81.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 358 | 24.95% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 5.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 181 | 12.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 5.02% |
| High School Graduate | 365 | 25.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 288 | 20.07% |
| Some College | 92 | 6.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,398 | 783 | 250 |
| 2+ Races | 713 | 372 | 250 |
| Other Race | 265 | 125 | 0 |
| White | 6 | 6 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,766 | $29,176 | $62,542 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,440 | $23,119 | $36,169 |
| Overall | $29,417 | $28,654 | $38,382 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$29,417
Average Earnings
$28,654
Average Male
$38,382
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
15.47% of La Paloma residents speak only English, while 84.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 84.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,720 | 821 | 30.18% |
| Multiple | 1,343 | 174 | 12.96% |
| Other | 301 | 88 | 29.24% |
| White | 6 | 3 | 50% |
32.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.7%
Male Poverty Rate
32.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Paloma is White, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Paloma is Multiple, with 12.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.14% |
| Some College | 19.88% |
| High School | 19.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.84% |
| Female Employed | 14.96% |
| Male Employed | 13.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $83,218 |
| Households | $60,333 | $76,503 |
| Married Families | $107,903 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $10,030 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
87
Number of Veterans
87
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87 | 5.28% |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 8.67% |
| Other Race | 18 | 6.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.04%
Born in La Paloma
78.77%
Native Born
21.23%
Foreign Born
13.26%
Non Citizen
7.97%
Naturalized
78.77% of La Paloma residents were born in the United States, with 75.04% having been born in Texas. 13.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,790 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 2,798 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 2,806 | -332 | -10.58% |
| 2021 | 3,138 | -1,002 | -24.2% |
| 2020 | 4,140 | 77 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 4,063 | 559 | 15.95% |
| 2018 | 3,504 | -588 | -14.37% |
| 2017 | 4,092 | 935 | 29.62% |
| 2016 | 3,157 | 453 | 16.75% |
| 2015 | 2,704 | -424 | -13.55% |
| 2014 | 3,128 | -243 | -7.21% |
| 2013 | 3,371 | 611 | 22.14% |
| 2012 | 2,760 | -565 | -16.99% |
| 2011 | 3,325 | 422 | 14.54% |
| 2010 | 2,903 | 0 | 0% |