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 $39,751 with a poverty rate of 40.35%. The median age in La Paloma-Lost Creek is 29.9 years: 49 years for males, and 29.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Paloma-Lost Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 287 | 53.05% |
| White | 243 | 44.92% |
| Other race | 11 | 2.03% |
| 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 | 246 | 2.07 | 97.6 | 2.4 |
| Non Family | 177 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 33 | 3.03 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 24 | 7.63 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 12 | 4.08 | 50 | 50 |
4.71
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
97.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 1.81% |
| Associates Degree | 166 | 37.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26 | 5.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 2.49% |
| High School Graduate | 152 | 34.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 11.99% |
| Some College | 26 | 5.88% |
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 | 411 | 350 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 275 | 236 | 18 |
| White | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $51,136 | $50,625 | $53,011 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,511 | $50,398 | $52,614 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$50,511
Average Earnings
$50,398
Average Male
$52,614
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.48% of La Paloma-Lost Creek residents speak only English, while 37.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 259 | 207 | 79.92% |
| Hispanic | 479 | 205 | 42.8% |
40.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.7%
Male Poverty Rate
58.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Paloma-Lost Creek is Multiple, with 79.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Paloma-Lost Creek is Hispanic, with 42.8% 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 17.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 73.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 83.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.49% |
| High School | 11.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.57% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $115,538 |
| Households | $2,499 | $39,751 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $2,499 | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
20.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
18
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16 | 3.73% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 3.83% |
| White | 7 | 4.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.9%
Labor Force Participation
34.6%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
90.94%
Born in La Paloma-Lost Creek
93.16%
Native Born
6.84%
Foreign Born
6.84%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
93.16% of La Paloma-Lost Creek residents were born in the United States, with 90.94% having been born in Texas. 6.84% 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% |