Paradise township is located in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Paradise township has a 2024 population of 2,849. Paradise township is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -1.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,905 in 2020.
The average household income in Paradise township is $90,526 with a poverty rate of 8.94%. The median age in Paradise township is 44.3 years: 45.6 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paradise township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,441 | 83.83% |
| Two or more races | 199 | 6.83% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 4.29% |
| Other race | 91 | 3.13% |
| Asian | 40 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,178 | 2.46 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Married | 654 | 2.74 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Non Family | 289 | 1.27 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Male | 135 | 2.59 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 100 | 3.92 | 100 | 0 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
87.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 107 | 5.29% |
| Associates Degree | 152 | 7.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 294 | 14.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 100 | 4.95% |
| High School Graduate | 995 | 49.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 1.63% |
| Some College | 341 | 16.86% |
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 | 1,627 | 1,538 | 353 |
| Hispanic | 336 | 300 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 185 | 172 | 0 |
| Black | 72 | 69 | 3 |
| Other Race | 56 | 56 | 9 |
| Asian | 33 | 29 | 29 |
| Native American | 16 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 87.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $61,146 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $65,050 | $66,200 | $18,980 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,741 | $0 | $51,838 |
| Overall | $55,852 | $65,291 | $0 |
| Some College | $55,172 | $56,103 | $40,125 |
$55,852
Average Earnings
$65,291
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.26% of Paradise township residents speak only English, while 16.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,292 | 229 | 9.99% |
| Hispanic | 497 | 30 | 6.04% |
| Multiple | 199 | 18 | 9.05% |
| Other | 91 | 3 | 3.3% |
8.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.72%
Male Poverty Rate
9.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paradise township is White, with 9.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paradise township is Other, with 3.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.58% |
| High School | 2.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 11.9% |
| Male Employed | 4.49% |
| Female Employed | 1.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,481 | $92,341 |
| Households | $83,710 | $90,526 |
| Married Families | $84,773 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,250 | $79,961 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
60.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
105
Number of Veterans
105
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 5.01% |
| Native American | 8 | 50% |
| Other Race | 2 | 3.51% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
12.8%
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
45.84%
Born in Paradise township
92.27%
Native Born
7.73%
Foreign Born
1.06%
Non Citizen
6.66%
Naturalized
92.27% of Paradise township residents were born in the United States, with 45.84% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,694 | -31 | -1.14% |
| 2028 | 2,725 | -31 | -1.12% |
| 2027 | 2,756 | -31 | -1.11% |
| 2026 | 2,787 | -31 | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 2,818 | -31 | -1.09% |
| 2024 | 2,849 | -31 | -1.08% |
| 2023 | 2,880 | -31 | -1.06% |
| 2022 | 2,911 | -17 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 2,928 | 23 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 2,905 | -236 | -7.51% |
| 2019 | 3,141 | 11 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 3,130 | 23 | 0.74% |
| 2017 | 3,107 | 25 | 0.81% |
| 2016 | 3,082 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 3,087 | -21 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 3,108 | -12 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 3,120 | -27 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 3,147 | -28 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 3,175 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 3,178 | 0 | 0% |