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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Paradise Valley

Arizona · 11,671 residents · 15.38 sq mi
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Paradise Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,550. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $372,500. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 301% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,671
−15%vs 2000
vs 13,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
759 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 888 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
44.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 46.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Paradise Valley
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$110,550
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $150,228 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$62,376
−23%vs 2000
vs $81,290 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$372,500
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $726,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,076 in 2000
US average: $450
95.4%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.0% in 2000
4.6% rent
3.4
−30%vs 2000
vs 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(12,766)
Black0.7%(96)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(364)
Asian2%(275)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(1,789)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(11,377)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(286)
Asian1.4%(160)
Other1.1%(124)
Diversity Score11.7%(1,368)
12
−10%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.5%
−10.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 98.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
26.8%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.9 min
+121%vs 2000
vs 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Paradise Valley, Arizona?

Paradise Valley, Arizona has about 11,671 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Paradise Valley, Arizona?

The typical household in Paradise Valley, Arizona earns about $110,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paradise Valley, Arizona expensive?

In Paradise Valley, Arizona, the median home is worth about $372,500, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Paradise Valley, Arizona?

About 58.5% of adults age 25 and over in Paradise Valley, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paradise Valley, Arizona?

About 3.3% of people in Paradise Valley, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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