Paloma Creek, TX Demographics

A map of Paloma Creek's Population by Race

Paloma Creek, Texas has an estimated population of 3,016, a decrease from the 3,177 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.3% White, 30.2% Hispanic, 14.9% Black, 3.9% Asian, 2.5% Multiracial, and 2.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paloma Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paloma Creek has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as 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, that probability was 67.6% in 2020 and 67.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paloma Creek is ranked the 577th 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 was ranked the 540th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paloma Creek's White Population

1,397 residents of Paloma Creek, or 46.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paloma Creek is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Paloma Creek ranks 1071st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paloma Creek's White population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Paloma Creek's population has decreased from 47.3% to 46.3%.

Paloma Creek is more White than neighboring Paloma Creek South (27.8% White), and Little Elm (41.3% White). Paloma Creek is less White than neighboring Providence Village (57.9% White), Savannah (55.5% White), and Cross Roads (67.8% White).

Paloma Creek's Black Population

450 residents of Paloma Creek, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paloma Creek is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Paloma Creek ranks 104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paloma Creek's Black population has declined by an estimated 42.2%. Black residents' share of Paloma Creek's population has decreased from 24.5% to 14.9%.

Paloma Creek is more Black than neighboring Providence Village (14.6% Black), and Cross Roads (7.7% Black). Paloma Creek is less Black than neighboring Paloma Creek South (44% Black), Savannah (25.9% Black), and Little Elm (21.3% Black).

Paloma Creek's Asian Population

118 residents of Paloma Creek, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paloma Creek is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Paloma Creek ranks 238th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paloma Creek's Asian population has grown by an estimated 63.9%. Asian residents' share of Paloma Creek's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.9%.

Paloma Creek is more Asian than neighboring Paloma Creek South (3.8% Asian), Providence Village (1.8% Asian), and Savannah (2.3% Asian). Paloma Creek is less Asian than neighboring Little Elm (10.9% Asian), and Cross Roads (4.8% Asian).

Paloma Creek's Hispanic Population

910 residents of Paloma Creek, or 30.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paloma Creek is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Paloma Creek ranks 1191st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paloma Creek's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Paloma Creek's population has increased from 19.0% to 30.2%.

Paloma Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Paloma Creek South (18.6% Hispanic), Providence Village (18.9% Hispanic), Savannah (13.3% Hispanic), Little Elm (19.8% Hispanic), and Cross Roads (11.7% Hispanic).

Paloma Creek's Native American/Other Population

66 residents of Paloma Creek, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paloma Creek is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Paloma Creek ranks 241st 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's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paloma Creek's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.2%.

Paloma Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Paloma Creek South (0.1% Native American/Other), Providence Village (1.9% Native American/Other), Savannah (0% Native American/Other), Little Elm (0.8% Native American/Other), and Cross Roads (0% Native American/Other).

Paloma Creek's Multiracial Population

75 residents of Paloma Creek, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paloma Creek is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Paloma Creek ranks 184th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paloma Creek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Paloma Creek's population has decreased from 5.5% to 2.5%.

Paloma Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Paloma Creek South (5.7% Multiracial), Providence Village (5% Multiracial), Savannah (3% Multiracial), Little Elm (5.9% Multiracial), and Cross Roads (8% 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.