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Paradise Park

California · 389 residents · 0.278 sq mi
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Paradise Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,134. Population has declined 6% since 2011. Median home value is $302,900. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
389
−6%vs 2011
vs 413 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,399 / sq mi
−6%vs 2011
vs 1,486 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
57.1
+12%vs 2011
vs 50.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
339423507591675201020202024Paradise Park
2024470
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,134
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $42,266 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,946
−18%vs 2011
vs $28,062 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−15.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+11%vs 2011
vs 0.376 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance16.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $279,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
12.8%
−87.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
8.4% rent
Vacancy rate
50.4%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
7.5
+14%vs 2011
vs 6.6 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(413)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(362)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(15)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(49)
Diversity Score
13
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
−15.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.2% 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
10.5%
−12.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+48%vs 2011
vs 18.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
16.3%
+16.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.8%
−22.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.7% in 2011
Female
57.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.3% in 2011
Foreign born
11.6%
+11.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
+14.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise Park, California?

Paradise Park, California has about 389 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paradise Park, California?

The typical household in Paradise Park, California earns about $40,134 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paradise Park, California expensive?

In Paradise Park, California, the median home is worth about $302,900.

How educated are people in Paradise Park, California?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Paradise Park, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paradise Park, California?

About 9.9% of people in Paradise Park, California live below the federal poverty line.

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