Paloma Creek South, Texas facts for kids
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Paloma Creek South
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 Paloma Creek South
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,753 |
| • Density | 3,100/sq mi (1,197/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, 945, 972 |
Paloma Creek South is a special kind of community in eastern Denton County, Texas, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. It is part of a bigger, carefully planned area called Paloma Creek. In 2010, about 2,753 people lived here.
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Where is Paloma Creek South Located?
Paloma Creek South is found in an area of Denton County that isn't part of any city. It is located just south of U.S. Route 380. This area is managed by several local water supply districts.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2010 | 2,753 | — | |
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Paloma Creek South was first counted as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. This was the first time it appeared as a separate place for population counting.
Schools and Education
All of Paloma Creek South is part of the Denton Independent School District. Students living here attend different schools depending on where they live.
Elementary Schools
Some students go to Catherine Bell Elementary School. Others attend Paloma Creek Elementary School.
Middle Schools
Most of the area is zoned for Navo Middle School. A smaller part goes to Rodriguez Middle School.
High School
All high school students from Paloma Creek South attend Braswell High School.
Past School Zones
Before, all students in this CDP went to Paloma Creek Elementary, Navo Middle School, and Denton High School.
Other Education Options
Some homes in the southern part of the community, not in the CDP, are in the Little Elm Independent School District. There is also an active community of families who teach their children at home. Most of Denton County, including Paloma Creek South, is within the area served by North Central Texas College.
See also
In Spanish: Paloma Creek South para niños
