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 $81,002 with a poverty rate of 17.99%. The median age in Paradise is 60.3 years: 56.4 years for males, and 65.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paradise was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,623 | 82.78% |
| Two or more races | 784 | 11.54% |
| Asian | 128 | 1.88% |
| Other race | 105 | 1.55% |
| Native American | 92 | 1.35% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.28% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,036 | 2.1 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Married | 1,509 | 2.47 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Non Family | 1,051 | 1.05 | 64 | 36 |
| Female | 278 | 3.53 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Male | 198 | 2.88 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
2.57
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
79.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 126 | 2.39% |
| Associates Degree | 635 | 12.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,269 | 24.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 362 | 6.86% |
| High School Graduate | 1,244 | 23.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 141 | 2.67% |
| Some College | 1,501 | 28.44% |
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 | 4,739 | 4,592 | 1,538 |
| 2+ Races | 268 | 195 | 77 |
| Hispanic | 219 | 133 | 11 |
| Other Race | 75 | 52 | 0 |
| Asian | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| Native American | 41 | 35 | 9 |
| Black | 24 | 23 | 1 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,528 | $53,289 | $45,694 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,507 | $79,000 | $111,726 |
| High School Graduate | $52,778 | $59,709 | $27,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,804 | $40,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,357 | $69,167 | $43,848 |
| Some College | $49,583 | $82,321 | $43,591 |
$53,357
Average Earnings
$69,167
Average Male
$43,848
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.4% of Paradise residents speak only English, while 5.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,368 | 764 | 14.23% |
| Multiple | 769 | 309 | 40.18% |
| Hispanic | 505 | 116 | 22.97% |
| Black | 37 | 27 | 72.97% |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 100% |
| Asian | 119 | 11 | 9.24% |
| Native | 91 | 6 | 6.59% |
17.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.4%
Male Poverty Rate
18.69%
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 Native, with 6.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 38.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.36% |
| Some College | 7.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 6.12% |
| Female Employed | 1.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,971 | $94,946 |
| Households | $67,042 | $81,002 |
| Married Families | $89,453 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,814 | $52,705 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,023
Number of Veterans
852
Male Veterans
171
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 335 |
| First Gulf War | 216 |
| Second Gulf War | 190 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 450 |
| 55 to 64 | 408 |
| 65 to 74 | 140 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 980 | 19.75% |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 6.85% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 3.08% |
| Other Race | 6 | 6.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
31%
Labor Force Participation
29.7%
Employment Rate
4%
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
76.31%
Born in Paradise
96.88%
Native Born
3.12%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
2.99%
Naturalized
96.88% of Paradise residents were born in the United States, with 76.31% having been born in California. 0.13% 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% |