La Paloma-Lost Creek is a CDP located in Jim Wells County Texas. La Paloma-Lost Creek has a 2024 population of 656. La Paloma-Lost Creek is currently growing at a rate of 2.66% annually and its population has increased by 14.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 573 in 2020.
The average household income in La Paloma-Lost Creek is $45,792 with a poverty rate of 36.35%. The median age in La Paloma-Lost Creek is 44.5 years: 49.3 years for males, and 29.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Paloma-Lost Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 328 | 52.82% |
| Two or more races | 279 | 44.93% |
| Other race | 14 | 2.25% |
| 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 | 283 | 2.1 | 96.5 | 3.5 |
| Non Family | 199 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| Married | 47 | 2.77 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 31 | 7.9 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 3.33 | 100 | 0 |
4.61
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
96.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 2.49% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 32.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 6.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 2.49% |
| High School Graduate | 188 | 36.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 14.18% |
| Some College | 27 | 5.17% |
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 | 499 | 412 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 279 | 238 | 21 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| White | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,438 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $49,015 | $48,220 | $50,820 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,333 | $47,879 | $50,469 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$48,333
Average Earnings
$47,879
Average Male
$50,469
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.2% of La Paloma-Lost Creek residents speak only English, while 43.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 43.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 255 | 217 | 85.1% |
| Hispanic | 582 | 214 | 36.77% |
36.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.47%
Male Poverty Rate
59.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Paloma-Lost Creek is Multiple, with 85.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Paloma-Lost Creek is Hispanic, with 36.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 76.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 84.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.77% |
| High School | 8.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.32% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $124,073 |
| Households | $2,499 | $45,792 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $2,499 | $11,652 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.9%
Male Marriage Rate
26.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14 | 2.78% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 3.94% |
| White | 3 | 1.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.9%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
91.63%
Born in La Paloma-Lost Creek
92.59%
Native Born
7.41%
Foreign Born
5.8%
Non Citizen
1.61%
Naturalized
92.59% of La Paloma-Lost Creek residents were born in the United States, with 91.63% having been born in Texas. 5.8% 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 | 656 | 17 | 2.66% |
| 2023 | 639 | 18 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 621 | -49 | -7.31% |
| 2021 | 670 | 97 | 16.93% |
| 2020 | 573 | -40 | -6.53% |
| 2019 | 613 | 27 | 4.61% |
| 2018 | 586 | -14 | -2.33% |
| 2017 | 600 | 99 | 19.76% |
| 2016 | 501 | -136 | -21.35% |
| 2015 | 637 | 13 | 2.08% |
| 2014 | 624 | 187 | 42.79% |
| 2013 | 437 | -84 | -16.12% |
| 2012 | 521 | -10 | -1.88% |
| 2011 | 531 | 123 | 30.15% |
| 2010 | 408 | 0 | 0% |