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 $85,661 with a poverty rate of 7.14%. The median age in Paradise township is 39.5 years: 45.1 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paradise township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,164 | 73.83% |
| Black or African American | 460 | 15.69% |
| Two or more races | 162 | 5.53% |
| Other race | 88 | 3% |
| Asian | 34 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,047 | 2.79 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Married | 621 | 2.89 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Non Family | 226 | 1.35 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Male | 107 | 2.55 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 93 | 5.85 | 100 | 0 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
90.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 3.94% |
| Associates Degree | 119 | 6.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 318 | 16.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 113 | 5.71% |
| High School Graduate | 1,016 | 51.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 0.81% |
| Some College | 318 | 16.08% |
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 | 1,388 | 1,318 | 293 |
| Hispanic | 295 | 284 | 45 |
| Black | 289 | 286 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 155 | 144 | 0 |
| Other Race | 55 | 55 | 9 |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Native American | 23 | 13 | 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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $26,360 | $58,696 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,600 | $0 | $59,650 |
| High School Graduate | $54,310 | $64,154 | $15,242 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,379 | $63,439 | $16,337 |
| Some College | $38,382 | $0 | $38,015 |
$42,379
Average Earnings
$63,439
Average Male
$16,337
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.09% of Paradise township residents speak only English, while 13.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,959 | 197 | 10.06% |
| Hispanic | 501 | 11 | 2.2% |
| Multiple | 162 | 9 | 5.56% |
| Other | 88 | 3 | 3.41% |
7.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.65%
Male Poverty Rate
8.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paradise township is White, with 10.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paradise township is Hispanic, with 2.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.21% |
| Some College | 16.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.19% |
| High School | 1.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.04% |
| Female Employed | 2.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,525 | $82,933 |
| Households | $81,466 | $85,661 |
| Married Families | $82,359 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $68,650 | $82,693 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
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
129
Number of Veterans
129
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 6.93% |
| Native American | 13 | 56.52% |
| Other Race | 2 | 3.57% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
14.6%
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
46.88%
Born in Paradise township
94.2%
Native Born
5.8%
Foreign Born
1.74%
Non Citizen
4.06%
Naturalized
94.2% of Paradise township residents were born in the United States, with 46.88% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.74% 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% |