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Paradise

Texas · 441 residents · 2.087 sq mi
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Paradise is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,000. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
441
−4%since 2000
from 459 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
211 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+2%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3164014865706552000201020202024Paradise
2024627
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,094 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,712
+86%since 2000
from $15,978 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing11.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.6%
−43.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(422)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(381)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(5)
Diversity Score30.2%(133)
Diversity Score
30
+167%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
39.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise, Texas?

Paradise, Texas has about 441 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paradise, Texas?

The typical household in Paradise, Texas earns about $58,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paradise, Texas expensive?

In Paradise, Texas, the median home is worth about $102,100, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Paradise, Texas?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Paradise, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paradise, Texas?

About 7.6% of people in Paradise, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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