Paloma Creek, Texas facts for kids
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Paloma Creek, Texas
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Master-planned community
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Paloma Creek community entrance sign in 2007
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 Paloma Creek, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Fresh Water Supply District |
| Area
(CDP only)
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| • Total | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| • Land | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,254 |
| • Density | 12,400/sq mi (4,780/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
76227, 75068
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| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 972, 945 |
Paloma Creek is a large, specially planned community in Denton County, Texas. It's called a master-planned community because it was designed from scratch. The community is split into two main parts: "Paloma Creek" (also known as Paloma Creek North) and "Paloma Creek South." These two parts are separated by a major road called U.S. Highway 380.
In 2010, the Paloma Creek North area had about 2,500 people. Paloma Creek South had about 2,750 people. However, the community's homeowners' association (HOA) now estimates that around 20,000 people live in Paloma Creek as of 2022.
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About Paloma Creek
Paloma Creek was built by a company from Dallas. It covers a huge area of about 1,200 acres (4.9 square kilometers). The community is located in an area that isn't part of any city. Instead, it's managed by special groups called Fresh Water Supply Districts. These districts help provide services like water.
Most of the 5,600 homes in Paloma Creek are within these special districts. Homes north of Highway 380 have Aubrey mailing addresses. Homes in South Paloma Creek have Little Elm mailing addresses.
The community has grown very quickly. This is partly because it's close to major roads like US Route 380, the Dallas North Tollway, and the Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge. These roads make it easy for people to travel to other places for work or fun.
The first homes in Paloma Creek were finished in 2005. When the community is fully built, it will have 5,600 homes. Many different builders have helped construct these homes.
Paloma Creek is divided into these main sections:
- Paloma Creek North - This part has about 900 homes. It's the area officially known as the "Paloma Creek" census-designated place.
- Paloma Creek South - This larger part has about 4,700 homes.
Community Population
Paloma Creek first appeared as a census-designated place (CDP) in the 2010 U.S. Census. A CDP is a special area set up by the U.S. Census Bureau for counting people.
The table below shows how the population and different groups of people have changed in Paloma Creek North.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 1,634 | 1,504 | 65.33% | 47.34% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 376 | 779 | 15.03% | 24.52% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 25 | 17 | 1.00% | 0.54% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 27 | 72 | 1.08% | 2.27% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 9 | 0.00% | 0.28% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 9 | 16 | 0.36% | 0.50% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 43 | 175 | 1.72% | 5.51% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 387 | 605 | 15.47% | 19.04% |
| Total | 2,501 | 3,177 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education in Paloma Creek
Students in Paloma Creek attend schools in different school districts. The main Paloma Creek area is part of the Denton Independent School District. Students there go to Paloma Creek Elementary School, Navo Middle School, and Braswell High School.
Some parts of the Paloma Creek development are in the Little Elm Independent School District. Students in these areas might go to:
- Lakeview Elementary School
- Oak Point Elementary School
- Walker Middle School
- Little Elm High School
For college, most of Denton County, including Paloma Creek, is within the area served by North Central Texas College. There is also an active community for families who choose to homeschool their children.
Protection and Services
Paloma Creek has different groups that provide important services to its residents:
- Police Protection: The Little Elm Police Department helps keep the community safe.
- Fire Protection: The City of Aubrey Fire Department provides fire services. Residents pay a monthly fee for this service, which is added to their water bill.
- Water and Sewer: A special fresh water supply district manages water and sewer services. They work with another company, Mustang SUD, for billing.
- Trash and Recycling: Rhino Removal handles trash and recycling collection for the community.
- Utilities: CoServ provides electricity and gas services to all of Paloma Creek.
See also
In Spanish: Paloma Creek (Texas) para niños
