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Paradise

California · 4,764 residents · 18.316 sq mi
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Paradise has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,275. Population has fallen 82% since 2000, a loss of 21,644 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $264,000. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,764
−82%since 2000
from 26,408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
260 / sq mi
−82%since 2000
from 1,442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.6
+19%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K9K16K22K29K1990201020202024Paradise
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,275
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,863 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,103
+56%since 2000
from $19,267 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,057
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+52%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(24,080)
Black0.2%(50)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(1,127)
Asian1%(262)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(3,550)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(3,931)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(419)
Asian1.4%(68)
Other5%(238)
Diversity Score35.2%(1,677)
Diversity Score
35
+162%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise, California?

Paradise, California has about 4,764 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paradise, California?

The typical household in Paradise, California earns about $49,275 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 $264,000, and the typical rent is about $1,057 a month.

How educated are people in Paradise, California?

About 24.9% 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 14.7% of people in Paradise, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paradise, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Paradise, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20,644 residents, a change of about -81 percent over that period.

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