South La Paloma, TX Demographics

A map of South La Paloma's Population by Race

South La Paloma, Texas has an estimated population of 386, a large increase from the 347 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.5% Hispanic, 6.0% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South La Paloma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South La Paloma has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 South La Paloma, that probability was 48.9% in 2020 and 16.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South La Paloma is ranked the 1355th 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). South La Paloma was ranked the 1375th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South La Paloma's White Population

23 residents of South La Paloma, or 6.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South La Paloma is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. South La Paloma ranks 1268th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South La Paloma's White population has declined by an estimated 80.2%. White residents' share of South La Paloma's population has decreased from 33.4% to 6.0%.

South La Paloma is more White than neighboring Alfred (0% White), and Owl Ranch (0% White). South La Paloma is less White than neighboring Orange Grove (39.9% White), Westdale (39.6% White), and K-Bar Ranch (23.8% White).

South La Paloma's Black Population

0 residents of South La Paloma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South La Paloma is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. South La Paloma ranks 1467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South La Paloma's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of South La Paloma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South La Paloma's Asian Population

0 residents of South La Paloma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South La Paloma is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. South La Paloma ranks 1316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South La Paloma's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of South La Paloma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South La Paloma is less Asian than neighboring Orange Grove (0.4% Asian).

South La Paloma's Hispanic Population

353 residents of South La Paloma, or 91.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South La Paloma is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. South La Paloma ranks 495th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South La Paloma's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 61.2%. Hispanic residents' share of South La Paloma's population has increased from 63.1% to 91.5%.

South La Paloma is more Hispanic than neighboring Orange Grove (59.2% Hispanic), Westdale (60.4% Hispanic), and K-Bar Ranch (76.2% Hispanic). South La Paloma is less Hispanic than neighboring Alfred (100% Hispanic), and Owl Ranch (100% Hispanic).

South La Paloma's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South La Paloma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South La Paloma is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. South La Paloma ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South La Paloma's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South La Paloma's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

South La Paloma's Multiracial Population

10 residents of South La Paloma, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South La Paloma is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. South La Paloma ranks 1357th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South La Paloma's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South La Paloma's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.6%.

South La Paloma is more Multiracial than neighboring Alfred (0% Multiracial), Orange Grove (0.5% Multiracial), Westdale (0% Multiracial), K-Bar Ranch (0% Multiracial), and Owl Ranch (0% 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.