La Paloma-Lost Creek, Texas facts for kids
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La Paloma-Lost Creek, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Nueces |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.3 sq mi (21.5 km2) |
| • Land | 8.3 sq mi (21.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,359 |
| • Density | 163.7/sq mi (63.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-41422 |
La Paloma-Lost Creek is a small community in Nueces County, Texas, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area set up by the government for counting people.
In 2020, about 1,359 people lived there. This was a big jump from 2010, when only 408 people lived in the area.
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Where is La Paloma-Lost Creek?
La Paloma-Lost Creek is located in Texas. You can find it at these coordinates: 27.717921 degrees North and 97.741803 degrees West.
The area covers about 8.3 square miles (which is about 21.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in La Paloma-Lost Creek?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 323 | — | |
| 2010 | 408 | 26.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,359 | 233.1% | |
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The number of people living in La Paloma-Lost Creek has grown quite a bit. In 2000, there were 323 people. By 2010, the population increased to 408. Then, in 2020, it jumped to 1,359 people!
In 2000, the average household had about 3.88 people. Many families had children living with them. The community was quite young, with many people under 18 years old. The average age was 19 years.
Schools in the Area
Students in La Paloma-Lost Creek attend schools in different school districts. These include the Driscoll Independent School District, Robstown Independent School District, Bishop Consolidated Independent School District, and Banquete Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: La Paloma-Lost Creek para niños
