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Paradise

Montana · 166 residents · 0.247 sq mi
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Paradise has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,844. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $113,500. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
166
−10%since 2000
from 184 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
672 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.5
+35%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
491011532052572000201020202024Paradise
202476
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,844
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$17,753
+89%since 2000
from $9,405 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
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%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,500
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2022
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+55%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.3%(19)
Diversity Score
11
+304%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.8%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+104%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
34.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
35.6%
+32.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.3%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
30.7%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise, Montana?

Paradise, Montana has about 166 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paradise, Montana?

The typical household in Paradise, Montana earns about $34,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paradise, Montana expensive?

In Paradise, Montana, the median home is worth about $113,500.

How educated are people in Paradise, Montana?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Paradise, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paradise, Montana?

About 24.6% of people in Paradise, Montana 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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