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Paradise

Kansas · 35 residents · 0.247 sq mi
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Paradise is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,333. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. With a median age of 62.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35
−45%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.5
+49%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20365369861990201020202024Paradise
202425
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,333
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,933
+155%since 2000
from $15,253 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+54.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing17.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance17.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services17.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services17.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
93.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
6.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.1%(7)
Diversity Score
20
+415%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+48.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
94.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2011
from 78.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise, Kansas?

Paradise, Kansas has about 35 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paradise, Kansas?

The typical household in Paradise, Kansas earns about $98,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Paradise, Kansas?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Paradise, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paradise, Kansas?

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

Has Paradise, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Paradise, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -56 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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