La Paloma
Census-designated place in Cameron County, Texas
La Paloma is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cameron County, Texas, with 3,218 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, 1.7 miles SE.
- 3,218residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 1,494 / sq mipopulation density
- 78586ZIP code
About La Paloma
La Paloma (Spanish: The Dove) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,903 at the 2010 census, up from 354 at the 2000 census, when it was drawn to cover a much smaller area. By the 2020 census, the population further increased to 3,218. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in La Paloma
- Median household income
- $59,840
- Median home value
- $82,400
- Median rent
- $666/mo
- Median age
- 27.3
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La Paloma had 3,218 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,218 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,494 per sq mi (577 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Paloma at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Cameron County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,218 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.15 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.0520° N, 97.6553° W |
| ZIP code | 78586 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4841416 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Paloma
- Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz1.7 mi SE
- Palmer1.8 mi NE
- Rice Tracts1.8 mi E
- Lago3.6 mi NE
- El Camino Angosto4.2 mi N
- Los Indios4.9 mi W
- San Benito5.4 mi N
- Rancho Viejo6.3 mi E
- Rangerville6.3 mi NW
- San Pedro6.4 mi SE
- Green Valley Farms7.4 mi NE
- Olmito7.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about La Paloma
What county is La Paloma in?
La Paloma is in Cameron County, Texas.
What is the population of La Paloma, TX?
3,218 people lived in La Paloma at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Paloma, TX?
The ZIP code of La Paloma is 78586.
What is the elevation of La Paloma?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Paloma?
Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz (1.7 mi), Palmer (1.8 mi), Rice Tracts (1.8 mi), Lago (3.6 mi), El Camino Angosto (4.2 mi).
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