La Paloma, Texas facts for kids
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La Paloma, Texas
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Location of La Paloma, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km2) |
| • Land | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,218 |
| • Density | 1,488/sq mi (575/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78586
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-41416 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1374420 |
La Paloma is a small community in Cameron County, Texas, United States. Its name means "The Dove" in Spanish. It is a special type of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city.
The population of La Paloma has grown a lot over the years. In 2000, there were only 354 people. By 2010, it grew to 2,903 people. The latest count in 2020 showed 3,218 people living there. La Paloma is part of the larger Brownsville–Harlingen metropolitan area.
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Where is La Paloma Located?
La Paloma is in the southwestern part of Cameron County. It is about 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Brownsville. It is also about 5 miles (8 km) east of Los Indios. The community is very close to the Rio Grande river. This river forms the Mexico–United States border.
The total area of La Paloma is about 2.2 square miles (5.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in La Paloma?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 354 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,903 | 720.1% | |
| 2020 | 3,218 | 10.9% | |
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La Paloma was first recognized as a census-designated place in the year 2000.
People and Their Backgrounds (2020)
The 2020 census showed that most people in La Paloma are of Hispanic or Latino background. They make up about 98.35% of the population. People of other backgrounds also live in La Paloma.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 18 | 41 | 37 | 5.08% | 1.41% | 1.15% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0.00% | 0.28% | 0.25% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0.28% | 0.07% | 0.12% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 9 | 0 | 3 | 2.54% | 0.00% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 326 | 2,852 | 3,165 | 92.09% | 98.24% | 98.35% |
| Total | 354 | 2,903 | 3,218 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Life in La Paloma (2010)
In 2010, there were 2,903 people living in La Paloma. There were 93 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these households (71%) were married couples. About 48.4% of households had children under 18.
The average household had about 3.81 people. The average family had about 4.01 people.
The population had a mix of ages. About 35% were under 18 years old. The median age was 26 years. This means half the people were younger than 26, and half were older.
The average income for a household was $12,162 per year. For a family, it was also $12,162. Many families (54.8%) and people (65.2%) lived below the poverty line. This included a large number of children.
Schools in La Paloma
Students in La Paloma attend schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. There are also special "magnet schools" run by the South Texas Independent School District. These schools offer unique programs for students.
La Paloma in Pop Culture
La Paloma is even mentioned in a famous song! The song is called "I've Been Everywhere". It was adapted by Hank Snow and later covered by many artists, including Johnny Cash.
See also
In Spanish: La Paloma (Texas) para niños
