Paradise is a CDP located in Clark County Nevada. Paradise has a 2024 population of 184,161. Paradise is currently declining at a rate of -1.49% annually and its population has decreased by -4.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 193,150 in 2020.
The average household income in Paradise is $77,393 with a poverty rate of 16.83%. The median age in Paradise is 38.5 years: 38.2 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paradise was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84,732 | 44.66% |
| Other race | 32,081 | 16.91% |
| Two or more races | 24,697 | 13.02% |
| Asian | 22,750 | 11.99% |
| Black or African American | 21,759 | 11.47% |
| Native American | 2,030 | 1.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,684 | 0.89% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 76,757 | 2.44 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Non Family | 36,484 | 1.33 | 30.3 | 69.7 |
| Married | 24,886 | 3.39 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Female | 10,038 | 3.51 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Male | 5,349 | 3.62 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
39.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12,002 | 8.84% |
| Associates Degree | 9,942 | 7.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21,866 | 16.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,233 | 7.54% |
| High School Graduate | 41,342 | 30.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,892 | 5.81% |
| Some College | 32,446 | 23.91% |
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 | 56,572 | 52,176 | 15,982 |
| Hispanic | 40,570 | 28,803 | 5,365 |
| Other Race | 20,452 | 13,329 | 2,470 |
| Asian | 17,154 | 15,500 | 6,294 |
| 2+ Races | 14,704 | 11,982 | 2,905 |
| Black | 13,979 | 12,569 | 2,310 |
| Native American | 1,510 | 1,126 | 217 |
| Islander | 1,016 | 915 | 172 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.23%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,681 | $51,450 | $43,049 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,288 | $67,783 | $55,503 |
| High School Graduate | $34,136 | $36,490 | $31,682 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,469 | $33,974 | $27,832 |
| Overall | $37,429 | $40,755 | $34,627 |
| Some College | $38,671 | $42,291 | $35,390 |
$37,429
Average Earnings
$40,755
Average Male
$34,627
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.88% of Paradise residents speak only English, while 39.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 65,157 | 11,066 | 16.98% |
| White | 66,132 | 8,700 | 13.16% |
| Black | 21,358 | 5,957 | 27.89% |
| Other | 31,868 | 5,793 | 18.18% |
| Multiple | 24,574 | 5,120 | 20.84% |
| Asian | 22,603 | 3,142 | 13.9% |
| Native | 2,013 | 548 | 27.22% |
| Islander | 1,633 | 142 | 8.7% |
16.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.3%
Male Poverty Rate
18.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paradise is Black, with 27.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paradise is Islander, with 8.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.31% |
| High School | 15.74% |
| Some College | 14.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.53% |
| Female Employed | 8.74% |
| Male Employed | 6.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,168 | $93,077 |
| Households | $55,224 | $77,393 |
| Married Families | $83,877 | $111,878 |
| Non Families | $40,878 | $56,212 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
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
10,354
Number of Veterans
9,072
Male Veterans
1,282
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3,089 |
| Second Gulf War | 2,644 |
| First Gulf War | 2,300 |
| Korea | 597 |
| World War II | 77 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2,864 |
| 75+ | 2,383 |
| 65 to 74 | 2,099 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,961 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,047 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,972 | 9.46% |
| Hispanic | 1,459 | 3.03% |
| Black | 1,339 | 8.01% |
| 2+ Races | 728 | 4.15% |
| Asian | 664 | 3.49% |
| Other Race | 458 | 1.93% |
| Islander | 111 | 8.8% |
| Native American | 82 | 4.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
21.5%
Born in Paradise
73.06%
Native Born
26.94%
Foreign Born
13.89%
Non Citizen
13.05%
Naturalized
73.06% of Paradise residents were born in the United States, with 21.5% having been born in Nevada. 13.89% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 184,161 | -2,786 | -1.49% |
| 2023 | 186,947 | -2,786 | -1.47% |
| 2022 | 189,733 | -119 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 189,852 | -3,298 | -1.71% |
| 2020 | 193,150 | -41,937 | -17.84% |
| 2019 | 235,087 | 1,398 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 233,689 | 1,831 | 0.79% |
| 2017 | 231,858 | 2,192 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 229,666 | 2,709 | 1.19% |
| 2015 | 226,957 | 3,775 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 223,182 | 1,544 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 221,638 | 1,436 | 0.65% |
| 2012 | 220,202 | 2,244 | 1.03% |
| 2011 | 217,958 | -5,209 | -2.33% |
| 2010 | 223,167 | 0 | 0% |