Paradise is a town located in Butte County California. Paradise has a 2024 population of 9,380. Paradise is currently growing at a rate of 13.22% annually and its population has increased by 87.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,998 in 2020.
The average household income in Paradise is $74,432 with a poverty rate of 16.47%. The median age in Paradise is 57.9 years: 52.8 years for males, and 62.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paradise was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,608 | 84.13% |
| Two or more races | 580 | 8.7% |
| Other race | 300 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 86 | 1.29% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.2% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,013 | 2.06 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Married | 1,425 | 2.61 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 1,173 | 1.12 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Female | 270 | 2.77 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Male | 145 | 3.02 | 97.2 | 2.8 |
2.63
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
73.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 236 | 4.48% |
| Associates Degree | 581 | 11.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,026 | 19.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 264 | 5.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,437 | 27.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 151 | 2.87% |
| Some College | 1,567 | 29.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,645 | 4,352 | 1,169 |
| Hispanic | 300 | 257 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 212 | 173 | 76 |
| Other Race | 167 | 147 | 0 |
| Asian | 59 | 52 | 23 |
| Black | 42 | 41 | 1 |
| Native American | 26 | 23 | 9 |
| Islander | 13 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,444 | $0 | $55,547 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,069 | $0 | $106,389 |
| High School Graduate | $43,221 | $54,091 | $23,889 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,700 | $52,917 | $41,786 |
| Some College | $43,455 | $57,880 | $40,536 |
$43,700
Average Earnings
$52,917
Average Male
$41,786
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.38% of Paradise residents speak only English, while 7.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,338 | 731 | 13.69% |
| Multiple | 576 | 252 | 43.75% |
| Hispanic | 564 | 62 | 10.99% |
| Black | 23 | 21 | 91.3% |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Asian | 67 | 10 | 14.93% |
| Native | 33 | 9 | 27.27% |
16.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.88%
Male Poverty Rate
18.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paradise is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paradise is Hispanic, with 10.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.77% |
| High School | 23.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.46% |
| Some College | 9.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 86.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Male Employed | 6.29% |
| Female Employed | 3.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,333 | $89,636 |
| Households | $54,842 | $74,432 |
| Married Families | $90,404 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,913 | $48,004 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
56.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
825
Number of Veterans
721
Male Veterans
104
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 291 |
| First Gulf War | 185 |
| Second Gulf War | 139 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 320 |
| 55 to 64 | 242 |
| 65 to 74 | 193 |
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 801 | 16.12% |
| Other Race | 14 | 5.98% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 3.16% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.2%
Labor Force Participation
33.2%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.01%
Born in Paradise
95.68%
Native Born
4.32%
Foreign Born
2.6%
Non Citizen
1.73%
Naturalized
95.68% of Paradise residents were born in the United States, with 69.01% having been born in California. 2.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,858 | 1,095 | 7.96% |
| 2028 | 13,763 | 1,096 | 8.65% |
| 2027 | 12,667 | 1,096 | 9.47% |
| 2026 | 11,571 | 1,095 | 10.45% |
| 2025 | 10,476 | 1,096 | 11.68% |
| 2024 | 9,380 | 1,095 | 13.22% |
| 2023 | 8,285 | 1,065 | 14.75% |
| 2022 | 7,220 | 1,107 | 18.11% |
| 2021 | 6,113 | 1,115 | 22.31% |
| 2020 | 4,998 | 827 | 19.83% |
| 2019 | 4,171 | -22,361 | -84.28% |
| 2018 | 26,532 | 63 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 26,469 | 180 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 26,289 | 79 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 26,210 | 19 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 26,191 | 144 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 26,047 | 11 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 26,036 | -48 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 26,084 | -96 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 26,180 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 26,408 | 1,000 | 3.94% |
| 1990 | 25,408 | 2,837 | 12.57% |
| 1980 | 22,571 | 8,032 | 55.24% |
| 1970 | 14,539 | 6,271 | 75.85% |
| 1960 | 8,268 | -6,590 | -44.35% |