Paloma Creek South, TX Demographics

A map of Paloma Creek South's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	3,900	3,026	44.0%	31.7%
White	2,465	3,876	27.8%	40.6%
Hispanic	1,647	1,560	18.6%	16.4%
Multiracial	501	512	5.7%	5.4%
Asian	337	450	3.8%	4.7%
Native American/Other	10	115	0.1%	1.2%

Paloma Creek South, Texas has an estimated population of 8,860, a decrease from the 9,539 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.0% Black, 27.8% White, 18.6% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 3.8% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paloma Creek South, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paloma Creek South has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Paloma Creek South, that probability was 70.2% in 2020 and 69.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paloma Creek South is ranked the 292nd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Paloma Creek South was ranked the 272nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paloma Creek South's White Population

2,465 residents of Paloma Creek South, or 27.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paloma Creek South is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Paloma Creek South ranks 1166th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paloma Creek South's White population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. White residents' share of Paloma Creek South's population has decreased from 40.6% to 27.8%.

Paloma Creek South is less White than neighboring Paloma Creek (46.3% White), Little Elm (41.3% White), Savannah (55.5% White), Providence Village (57.9% White), and Hackberry (30.1% White).

Paloma Creek South's Black Population

3,900 residents of Paloma Creek South, or 44.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paloma Creek South is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Paloma Creek South ranks 51st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paloma Creek South's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.9%. Black residents' share of Paloma Creek South's population has increased from 31.7% to 44.0%.

Paloma Creek South is more Black than neighboring Paloma Creek (14.9% Black), Little Elm (21.3% Black), Savannah (25.9% Black), Providence Village (14.6% Black), and Hackberry (24.5% Black).

Paloma Creek South's Asian Population

337 residents of Paloma Creek South, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paloma Creek South is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Paloma Creek South ranks 112th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paloma Creek South's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.1%. Asian residents' share of Paloma Creek South's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.8%.

Paloma Creek South is more Asian than neighboring Savannah (2.3% Asian), and Providence Village (1.8% Asian). Paloma Creek South is less Asian than neighboring Paloma Creek (3.9% Asian), Little Elm (10.9% Asian), and Hackberry (19.9% Asian).

Paloma Creek South's Hispanic Population

1,647 residents of Paloma Creek South, or 18.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paloma Creek South is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Paloma Creek South ranks 1290th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paloma Creek South's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Paloma Creek South's population has increased from 16.4% to 18.6%.

Paloma Creek South is more Hispanic than neighboring Savannah (13.3% Hispanic). Paloma Creek South is less Hispanic than neighboring Paloma Creek (30.2% Hispanic), Little Elm (19.8% Hispanic), Providence Village (18.9% Hispanic), and Hackberry (21.2% Hispanic).

Paloma Creek South's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Paloma Creek South, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paloma Creek South is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Paloma Creek South ranks 294th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paloma Creek South's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 91.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paloma Creek South's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.1%.

Paloma Creek South is more Native American/Other than neighboring Savannah (0% Native American/Other). Paloma Creek South is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paloma Creek (2.2% Native American/Other), Little Elm (0.8% Native American/Other), Providence Village (1.9% Native American/Other), and Hackberry (1.2% Native American/Other).

Paloma Creek South's Multiracial Population

501 residents of Paloma Creek South, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paloma Creek South is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Paloma Creek South ranks 209th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paloma Creek South's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Paloma Creek South's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Paloma Creek South is more Multiracial than neighboring Paloma Creek (2.5% Multiracial), Savannah (3% Multiracial), Providence Village (5% Multiracial), and Hackberry (3.1% Multiracial). Paloma Creek South is less Multiracial than neighboring Little Elm (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.