La Paloma Cdp, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 354 people, 93 households, and 84 families residing in the census designated place. The population density was 1371.4 people per square mile (529.5/km˛), making it the 378th most densely populated census designated place in Texas. There were 108 housing units at an average density of 415.4 per square mile (160.39/km˛). The average household size was 3.81 and the average family size was 4.01. In the census designated place Population was distributed with 35% under the age of 18, 12.7% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males. The median age of the census designated place's population was 26 years, the median age of male residents at 25.1 and the median age of female residents at 26.9. The racial makeup of the census designated place was 135 White, Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 22 from two or more races and 197 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $12162, making it the 15th lowest census designated place by median household income in Texas. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $12162, it is 12th poorest census designated place by median family income in Texas. The per capita income for the census designated place was $5354, making it the 41st lowest census designated place by per capita income in Texas. The median income is $10917, The median income for males was $11556, compared to $2499 for females.
In 2000, 121 pupils and students, of which 83 are male and 38 are female, 34.18% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 0 nursery or pri school, 33 kindergarten, 72 elementary school, 7 high school and 9 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6115 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6850 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6854 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6887 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6934 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6921 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6930 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6916 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6910 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6914 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7023 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 33 | 33 | |
| Elementary school | 46 | 26 | 72 |
| High school | 7 | 7 | |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Paloma CDP, Texas | $12162 | $12162 | $5354 |
| Cameron County, Texas | $26155 | $27853 | $10960 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |