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Paradise

Pennsylvania · 1,305 residents · 1.164 sq mi
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Paradise is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,824. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $196,000. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,305
+27%since 2000
from 1,028 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,121 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 883 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
−9%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8649841K1K1K1990201020202024Paradise
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,824
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,364
+185%since 2000
from $18,700 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
39.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−10%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(993)
Black1.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(71)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(1,103)
Black3.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(96)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other3.6%(48)
Diversity Score34.2%(447)
Diversity Score
34
+393%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise, Pennsylvania?

Paradise, Pennsylvania has about 1,305 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paradise, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Paradise, Pennsylvania earns about $83,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paradise, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Paradise, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $196,000, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Paradise, Pennsylvania?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Paradise, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paradise, Pennsylvania?

About 5.3% of people in Paradise, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paradise, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Paradise, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 207 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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