Paramount is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Paramount has a 2024 population of 50,238. Paramount is currently declining at a rate of -1.63% annually and its population has decreased by -6.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53,572 in 2020.
The average household income in Paramount is $82,843 with a poverty rate of 13.36%. The median age in Paramount is 31.9 years: 31.1 years for males, and 33 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paramount was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 23,324 | 43.8% |
| Two or more races | 11,103 | 20.85% |
| White | 11,023 | 20.7% |
| Black or African American | 4,751 | 8.92% |
| Asian | 2,034 | 3.82% |
| Native American | 896 | 1.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 124 | 0.23% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,366 | 3.68 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Married | 6,647 | 4.43 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Female | 3,452 | 3.98 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Non Family | 2,655 | 1.33 | 36 | 64 |
| Male | 1,612 | 3.86 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
4.03
Average Family Size
3.68
Average Household Size
40.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,192 | 12.74% |
| Associates Degree | 2,175 | 6.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,163 | 9.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,134 | 3.45% |
| High School Graduate | 9,419 | 28.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,955 | 21.13% |
| Some College | 5,874 | 17.85% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25,780 | 15,289 | 2,289 |
| Other Race | 13,996 | 7,905 | 1,058 |
| 2+ Races | 6,782 | 4,250 | 713 |
| Black | 3,278 | 3,084 | 606 |
| White | 1,857 | 1,571 | 501 |
| Asian | 1,573 | 1,416 | 781 |
| Native American | 633 | 397 | 160 |
| Islander | 67 | 67 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,941 | $55,861 | $43,723 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,047 | $80,231 | $73,011 |
| High School Graduate | $34,708 | $40,519 | $28,613 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,924 | $33,440 | $23,795 |
| Overall | $35,732 | $39,610 | $32,092 |
| Some College | $38,658 | $40,876 | $36,995 |
$35,732
Average Earnings
$39,610
Average Male
$32,092
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
27.07% of Paramount residents speak only English, while 72.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 68.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42,981 | 5,814 | 13.53% |
| Other | 23,166 | 3,436 | 14.83% |
| Multiple | 10,974 | 1,269 | 11.56% |
| Black | 4,668 | 606 | 12.98% |
| White | 2,288 | 287 | 12.54% |
| Asian | 2,001 | 180 | 9% |
| Islander | 124 | 75 | 60.48% |
| Native | 896 | 70 | 7.81% |
13.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.47%
Male Poverty Rate
15.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paramount is Islander, with 60.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paramount is Native, with 7.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.36% |
| High School | 11.72% |
| Some College | 8.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.14% |
| Female Employed | 7.97% |
| Male Employed | 4.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,217 | $86,420 |
| Households | $67,197 | $82,843 |
| Married Families | $78,907 | $88,844 |
| Non Families | $48,469 | $51,712 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
481
Number of Veterans
407
Male Veterans
74
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 135 |
| First Gulf War | 127 |
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 155 |
| 75+ | 94 |
| 65 to 74 | 92 |
| 55 to 64 | 72 |
| 18 to 34 | 68 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 153 | 0.49% |
| Black | 145 | 3.97% |
| White | 111 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 88 | 5.23% |
| Other Race | 88 | 0.52% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
58.39%
Born in Paramount
63.89%
Native Born
36.11%
Foreign Born
21.26%
Non Citizen
14.85%
Naturalized
63.89% of Paramount residents were born in the United States, with 58.39% having been born in California. 21.26% 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 | 46,071 | -834 | -1.78% |
| 2028 | 46,905 | -833 | -1.74% |
| 2027 | 47,738 | -833 | -1.72% |
| 2026 | 48,571 | -834 | -1.69% |
| 2025 | 49,405 | -833 | -1.66% |
| 2024 | 50,238 | -834 | -1.63% |
| 2023 | 51,072 | -527 | -1.02% |
| 2022 | 51,599 | -846 | -1.61% |
| 2021 | 52,445 | -1,127 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 53,572 | -28 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 53,600 | -483 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 54,083 | -379 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 54,462 | -264 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 54,726 | -164 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 54,890 | 7 | 0.01% |
| 2014 | 54,883 | 132 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 54,751 | 199 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 54,552 | 223 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 54,329 | 229 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 54,100 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 55,266 | 7,597 | 15.94% |
| 1990 | 47,669 | 11,262 | 30.93% |
| 1980 | 36,407 | 1,673 | 4.82% |
| 1970 | 34,734 | 7,485 | 27.47% |
| 1960 | 27,249 | -18,822 | -40.85% |