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La Paloma Ranchettes, Texas
Country United States
State Texas
County Starr
Area
 • Total 0.5 sq mi (1 km2)
 • Land 0.5 sq mi (1 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 329
 • Density 660/sq mi (254/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
78582

La Paloma Ranchettes is a small community in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the US Census Bureau defines for gathering statistics, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city.

When the 2010 census was taken, La Paloma Ranchettes had a population of 239 people. By the 2020 census, its population had grown to 329 people.

Where is La Paloma Ranchettes?

La Paloma Ranchettes is located in southern Texas. You can find it at these coordinates: 26°18′53″N 98°37′23″W / 26.31472°N 98.62306°W / 26.31472; -98.62306. This means it's at 26.314792 degrees North latitude and -98.623017 degrees West longitude.

Who Lives in La Paloma Ranchettes?

La Paloma Ranchettes was first recognized as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. The population has grown over the years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 239
2020 329 37.7%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850–1900 1910
1920 1930 1940
1950 1960 1970
1980 1990 2000
2010

In 2020, almost everyone living in La Paloma Ranchettes was of Hispanic or Latino background. There was also one person who identified as White (not Hispanic).

Education in La Paloma Ranchettes

Students living in La Paloma Ranchettes attend schools within the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. This school district was formerly known as the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District.

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