Las Palmas II, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 808, Las Palmas II'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

Las Palmas II is a small community located in Texas, within Cameron County. The total population is 808. It ranks as the 1105th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Las Palmas II is 39.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. With 37.1% of the population under 18, Las Palmas II has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Las Palmas II is $45,893. This is 42% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.0%. This is 132% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Las Palmas II, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $147,300. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 46.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Las Palmas II is Hispanic or Latino, making up 80.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 1.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (80.0% vs 39.7%).

Education

2.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 93% 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 45.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Las Palmas II, 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.