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Paradise Heights

Florida · 877 residents · 0.461 sq mi
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Paradise Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,511. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 433 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
877
−33%since 2000
from 1,310 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,902 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 2,842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.4
+62%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4526869201K1K2000201020202024Paradise Heights
2024877
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,511
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,038 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,475
+262%since 2000
from $13,115 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
−20%since 2010
from 0.540 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services33.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information23.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration22.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,523
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
46.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(940)
Black2.9%(38)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(299)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score51%(668)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(547)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(112)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.9%(218)
Diversity Score66.6%(584)
Diversity Score
67
+31%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
46.1%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
53.9%
+53.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2011
from 23.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
40.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.2%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2013
from 66.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2017
from 71.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2016
from 67.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
−24.9 ptssince 2016
from 33.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise Heights, Florida?

Paradise Heights, Florida has about 877 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paradise Heights, Florida?

The typical household in Paradise Heights, Florida earns about $53,511 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paradise Heights, Florida expensive?

In Paradise Heights, Florida, the typical rent is about $1,523 a month.

How educated are people in Paradise Heights, Florida?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Paradise Heights, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paradise Heights, Florida?

About 8.6% of people in Paradise Heights, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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