La Paloma Ranchettes, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 319, La Paloma Ranchettes's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

La Paloma Ranchettes is a small community located in Texas, within Starr County. The total population is 319. It ranks as the 1428th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in La Paloma Ranchettes is 11.9 years. This is 67% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 56.4% of the population under 18, La Paloma Ranchettes has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in La Paloma Ranchettes is $107,688. This is 37% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 33% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in La Paloma Ranchettes. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in La Paloma Ranchettes, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 52.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in La Paloma Ranchettes was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.1%. Notably, 17.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for La Paloma Ranchettes, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.