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Paradise

California · 153 residents · 4.352 sq mi
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Paradise is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,571. Population has fallen 60% since 2011, a loss of 230 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $441,900. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153
−60%vs 2011
vs 383 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
−60%vs 2011
vs 88 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.9
+26%vs 2011
vs 42.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
130199268337406201020202024Paradise
2024241
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,571
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $81,736 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,959
−5%vs 2011
vs $33,544 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.337 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$441,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $431,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−25.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.6% in 2011
4.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+17.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+7%vs 2011
vs 5.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(17)
Diversity Score35.7%(137)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(14)
Asian3.9%(6)
Other6.4%(10)
Diversity Score42.7%(65)
Diversity Score
43
+20%vs 2011
vs 36 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.4%
+8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.0 min
+9%vs 2011
vs 38.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.7%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.8%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.5%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.6%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.5% in 2011
Female
49.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.5% in 2011
Foreign born
4.9%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise, California?

Paradise, California has about 153 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paradise, California?

The typical household in Paradise, California earns about $78,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paradise, California expensive?

In Paradise, California, the median home is worth about $441,900.

How educated are people in Paradise, California?

About 45.4% of adults age 25 and over in Paradise, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paradise, California?

About 0.0% of people in Paradise, California live below the federal poverty line.

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