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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Paradise Heights

Florida · 1,310 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 $30,038. Population has grown 15% since 2009. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,310
+15%vs 2009
vs 1,138 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Median age
31.7
+2%vs 2009
vs 31.2 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4526869201K1K2000201020202024Paradise Heights
2024877
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 59.8%(128)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.9%(104)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.7%(101)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197%(92)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 247.4%(97)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.7%(193)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4419.3%(253)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.3%(174)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 645.3%(69)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 743.8%(50)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.7%(36)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1%(13)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,038
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $29,948 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,115
−29%vs 2009
vs $18,453 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.9%
−20.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 34.9% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,900
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $176,600 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2020
Median gross rent
$592
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $791 in 2009
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
57.5%
+2.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 55.4% in 2009
42.5% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Paradise Heights on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(269)
Black15.2%(173)
Hispanic / Latino54.5%(620)
Asian5.9%(67)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(940)
Black2.9%(38)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(299)
Asian0.5%(6)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Cuban12.8%(112)
Ancestry
American26.5%(232)
Irish6.2%(54)
British4.1%(36)
Swedish4.1%(36)
Norwegian3.8%(33)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Cuban population · Largest Irish population · Largest British population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.6%
−15.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 15.7% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.0%
−18.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 80.1% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−4.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33%(184)
Married50.7%(283)
Widowed3.8%(21)
Divorced12.5%(70)
Women 15+
Never married25.4%(132)
Married54.9%(285)
Widowed15%(78)
Divorced4.6%(24)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise Heights, Florida?

Paradise Heights, Florida has about 1,310 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Paradise Heights, Florida earns about $30,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paradise Heights, Florida expensive?

In Paradise Heights, Florida, the median home is worth about $60,900, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Paradise Heights, Florida?

About 0.6% 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 14.9% of people in Paradise Heights, Florida 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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