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 $80,906 with a poverty rate of 33.23%. The median age in La Paloma is 29.4 years: 35.8 years for males, and 25.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Paloma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,463 | 52.14% |
| Two or more races | 1,040 | 37.06% |
| Other race | 303 | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 793 | 3.54 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Married | 469 | 3.91 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Male | 154 | 2.19 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 94 | 1.01 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Female | 76 | 7.12 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
3.86
Average Family Size
3.54
Average Household Size
83.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 366 | 23.08% |
| Associates Degree | 167 | 10.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 162 | 10.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 4.48% |
| High School Graduate | 392 | 24.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 318 | 20.05% |
| Some College | 110 | 6.94% |
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 | 1,562 | 899 | 231 |
| 2+ Races | 604 | 342 | 191 |
| Other Race | 272 | 97 | 0 |
| White | 3 | 3 | 2 |
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 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,250 | $0 | $60,081 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,656 | $0 | $43,359 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,835 | $23,134 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,944 | $0 | $36,940 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$29,944
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$36,940
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
11.66% of La Paloma residents speak only English, while 88.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 88.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,713 | 848 | 31.26% |
| Multiple | 1,030 | 149 | 14.47% |
| Other | 303 | 128 | 42.24% |
| White | 3 | 1 | 33.33% |
33.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.87%
Male Poverty Rate
31.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Paloma is Other, with 42.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Paloma is Multiple, with 14.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 30%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.77% |
| High School | 21.17% |
| Some College | 9.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 15.11% |
| Female Employed | 13.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $88,652 |
| Households | $56,893 | $80,906 |
| Married Families | $123,113 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $23,304 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
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
86
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 70 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86 | 4.88% |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 11.59% |
| Other Race | 16 | 5.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
70.78%
Born in La Paloma
72.45%
Native Born
27.55%
Foreign Born
17.75%
Non Citizen
9.8%
Naturalized
72.45% of La Paloma residents were born in the United States, with 70.78% having been born in Texas. 17.75% 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% |