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Paradis

Louisiana · 552 residents · 6.429 sq mi
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Paradis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has fallen 56% since 2000, a loss of 700 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $198,900. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
552
−56%since 2000
from 1,252 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
86 / sq mi
−56%since 2000
from 195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.8
−9%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4317931K2K2K2000201020202024Paradis
2024552
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,912 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,754
+139%since 2000
from $17,861 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−17%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,900
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+78%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,140)
Black4.8%(60)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(30)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.9%(225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(521)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(31)
Diversity Score13.3%(73)
Diversity Score
13
−26%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+124%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+8.3 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
0.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.6%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
38.4%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.0%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
45.3%
+24.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 92.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradis, Louisiana?

Paradis, Louisiana has about 552 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paradis, Louisiana?

The typical household in Paradis, Louisiana earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paradis, Louisiana expensive?

In Paradis, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $198,900.

How educated are people in Paradis, Louisiana?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Paradis, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paradis, Louisiana?

About 9.4% of people in Paradis, Louisiana 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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