Paradise, California Population 2022
Paradise is a city located in Butte County California. With a 2020 population of 474, it is the 1166th largest city in California and the 19470th largest city in the United States. Paradise is currently declining at a rate of -81.90% annually and its population has decreased by -90.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,764 in 2020. Spanning over 18 miles, Paradise has a population density of 26 people per square mile.
The average household income in Paradise is $66,245 with a poverty rate of 14.73%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,057 per month, and the median house value is $264,000. The median age in Paradise is 49.7 years, 47.1 years for males, and 51.7 years for females.
Paradise Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paradisewas:
- White: 91.02%
- Two or more races: 4.52%
- Other race: 1.59%
- Native American: 1.36%
- Asian: 0.91%
- Black or African American: 0.48%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.13%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,983 | 91.02% |
| Black or African American | 84 | 0.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 238 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 160 | 0.91% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.13% |
| Some Other Race | 279 | 1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 794 | 4.52% |
Paradise Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,907 | 2.17 | 72.4 |
| Married | 3,481 | 2.77 | 81.7 |
| Male | 303 | 2.97 | 69 |
| Female | 786 | 3.52 | 54.7 |
| Non Family | 3,337 | 1.15 | 67.2 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 240 | 1.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 610 | 4.44% |
| High School Graduate | 3,407 | 24.81% |
| Some College | 4,515 | 32.88% |
| Associates Degree | 1,542 | 11.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,285 | 16.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,132 | 8.24% |
Paradise Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 77 | 74 | 48 |
| White | 12,288 | 11,622 | 3,184 |
| Asian | 122 | 93 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 389 | 310 | 60 |
| Native American | 197 | 180 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 781 | 707 | 95 |
| Islander | 22 | 21 | |
| Other Race | 148 | 139 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.10%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 62.34%.
$36,820
Average Earnings
$38,309
Average Male
$32,837
Average Female
Paradise Language by Age
Paradise Language
95.02% of Paradise residents speak only English, while 4.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.09% of the population.
Paradise Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 22 | 22 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 783 | 308 | 39.34% |
| White | 15,181 | 2,143 | 14.12% |
| Asian | 151 | 21 | 13.91% |
| Native | 237 | 14 | 5.91% |
| Hispanic | 1,060 | 60 | 5.66% |
| Black | 58 | 2 | 3.45% |
| Other | 6 | NaN% |
14.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.90%
Male Poverty Rate
13.59%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Paradise
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paradise is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paradise is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.81%.
Paradise Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Paradise Married by Age and Sex
Paradise Marriage
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.
Paradise Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,042 | 14.94% |
| Native American | 24 | 12.18% |
| Asian | 23 | 18.85% |
| Other Race | 13 | 5.73% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 8.79% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 8.80% |
Paradise Veterans by Education
11.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
40.8%
Labor Force Participation
37.2%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
70.50%
Born in Paradise
97.26%
Native Born
2.74%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
1.17%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.26% of Paradise residents were born in the United States, with 70.50% having been born in California. 1.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8,268 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 14,539 | 6,271 | 5.81% |
| 1980 | 22,571 | 8,032 | 4.50% |
| 1990 | 25,408 | 2,837 | 1.19% |
| 2000 | 26,408 | 1,000 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 26,218 | -190 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 24,073 | -2,145 | -8.18% |
| 2012 | 21,928 | -2,145 | -8.91% |
| 2013 | 19,783 | -2,145 | -9.78% |
| 2014 | 17,638 | -2,145 | -10.84% |
| 2015 | 15,493 | -2,145 | -12.16% |
| 2016 | 13,348 | -2,145 | -13.84% |
| 2017 | 11,203 | -2,145 | -16.07% |
| 2018 | 9,058 | -2,145 | -19.15% |
| 2019 | 6,913 | -2,145 | -23.68% |
| 2020 | 4,764 | -2,149 | -31.09% |
| 2021 | 2,619 | -2,145 | -45.03% |
| 2022 | 474 | -2,145 | -81.90% |