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Paradise

Texas · 475 residents · 2.087 sq mi
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Paradise has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
475
+3%since 2000
from 459 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
228 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+3%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3164014865706552000201020202024Paradise
2024627
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,209
+45%since 2000
from $15,978 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+52%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(398)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(53)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score30.5%(145)
Diversity Score
30
+170%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
+82%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2011
from 81.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.8%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
40.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.5%
−56.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise, Texas?

Paradise, Texas has about 475 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paradise, Texas?

The typical household in Paradise, Texas earns about $50,000 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 $125,000, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Paradise, Texas?

About 10.5% 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 12.9% of people in Paradise, Texas 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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