Paradise is a city located in Wise County Texas. Paradise has a 2024 population of 771. Paradise is currently growing at a rate of 9.99% annually and its population has increased by 57.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 490 in 2020.
The average household income in Paradise is $68,491 with a poverty rate of 8.31%. The median age in Paradise is 45.9 years: 36 years for males, and 47.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paradise was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 390 | 92.64% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 2.38% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 7 | 1.66% |
| Native American | 6 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 184 | 2.29 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Married | 83 | 3.17 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Non Family | 62 | 1.1 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Female | 28 | 2.11 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 11 | 2.82 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
79.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 18.06% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 8.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 11.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 5.35% |
| High School Graduate | 97 | 32.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 2.68% |
| Some College | 65 | 21.74% |
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 | 240 | 195 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 49 | 32 | 4 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,083 | $0 | $42,292 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,250 | $0 | $81,750 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $73,214 | $27,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,827 | $52,188 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $52,500 | $52,500 | $51,250 |
$41,827
Average Earnings
$52,188
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.87% of Paradise residents speak only English, while 13.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71 | 19 | 26.76% |
| White | 335 | 16 | 4.78% |
| Other | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Native | 6 | 2 | 33.33% |
8.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.89%
Male Poverty Rate
5.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paradise is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paradise is White, with 4.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.74% |
| High School | 13.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.88% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 2.5% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,750 | $81,573 |
| Households | $54,167 | $68,491 |
| Married Families | $77,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,375 | $39,019 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
39
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 11.29% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 80% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 7.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
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
81%
Born in Paradise
99.52%
Native Born
0.48%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.52% of Paradise residents were born in the United States, with 81% having been born in Texas. 0.48% 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 | 1,123 | 71 | 6.75% |
| 2028 | 1,052 | 70 | 7.13% |
| 2027 | 982 | 70 | 7.68% |
| 2026 | 912 | 71 | 8.44% |
| 2025 | 841 | 70 | 9.08% |
| 2024 | 771 | 70 | 9.99% |
| 2023 | 701 | 102 | 17.03% |
| 2022 | 599 | 72 | 13.66% |
| 2021 | 527 | 37 | 7.55% |
| 2020 | 490 | -72 | -12.81% |
| 2019 | 562 | 26 | 4.85% |
| 2018 | 536 | 39 | 7.85% |
| 2017 | 497 | 29 | 6.2% |
| 2016 | 468 | 9 | 1.96% |
| 2015 | 459 | 6 | 1.32% |
| 2014 | 453 | 2 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 451 | 5 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 446 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 445 | 6 | 1.37% |
| 2010 | 439 | 0 | 0% |