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Paradis

Louisiana · 1,298 residents · 6.429 sq mi
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Paradis has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,627. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,298
+4%since 2000
from 1,252 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
202 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
+8%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4317931K2K2K2000201020202024Paradis
2024552
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,627
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,912 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,575
+21%since 2000
from $17,861 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information29.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,600
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+59%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(1,108)
Black5.8%(75)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(70)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other1.8%(23)
Diversity Score30.8%(400)
Diversity Score
31
+72%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.0%
−55.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradis, Louisiana?

Paradis, Louisiana has about 1,298 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paradis, Louisiana?

The typical household in Paradis, Louisiana earns about $48,627 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 $141,600, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Paradis, Louisiana?

About 8.9% 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 14.0% of people in Paradis, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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