State
Land Area (mi²)
46.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
5,030.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
5.34%
Metro Population
2,347,920
World Population Review
Paradise, Nevada Population 2021
235,087
Paradise is a city located in Nevada. Paradise has a 2020 population of 235,087. Paradise is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 5.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 223,167 in 2010. Paradise reached it's highest population of 235,087 in 2019.
The average household income in Paradise is $67,575 with a poverty rate of 17.37%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $978 per month, and the median house value is $239,400. The median age in Paradise is 36.8 years, 36 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
Paradise Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paradise was:
- White: 54.64%
- Other race: 16.75%
- Black or African American: 10.64%
- Asian: 10.62%
- Two or more races: 5.24%
- Native American: 1.15%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.96%
The current population of Paradise, Nevada is 235,087 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 233,689.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 223,167.
Paradise, Nevada Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,347,920 | 40,600 | 1.73% |
| 2020 | 2,307,320 | 40,600 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 2,266,720 | 40,600 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 2,226,120 | 44,480 | 2.00% |
| 2017 | 2,181,640 | 42,800 | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 2,138,840 | 42,120 | 1.97% |
| 2015 | 2,096,720 | 43,590 | 2.08% |
| 2014 | 2,053,130 | 35,940 | 1.75% |
| 2013 | 2,017,190 | 27,970 | 1.39% |
| 2012 | 1,989,220 | 27,300 | 1.37% |
| 2011 | 1,961,920 | 9,330 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 1,952,590 | 0.00% |
Paradise Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 128,452 | 54.64% |
| Some Other Race | 39,375 | 16.75% |
| Black or African American | 25,002 | 10.64% |
| Asian | 24,959 | 10.62% |
| Two or More Races | 12,330 | 5.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,707 | 1.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2,262 | 0.96% |
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Paradise Population by Race
Paradise Population Pyramid $2021
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Paradise Population by Age
Paradise Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 90,933 | 2.56 | 39.3 |
| Non Family | 41,157 | 1.4 | 29 |
| Married | 30,524 | 3.42 | 58.5 |
| Female | 12,547 | 3.62 | 30.3 |
| Male | 6,705 | 3.81 | 32.3 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
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Paradise Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10,541 | 6.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14,283 | 8.72% |
| High School Graduate | 49,311 | 30.09% |
| Some College | 42,054 | 25.66% |
| Associates Degree | 10,926 | 6.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25,084 | 15.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,689 | 7.13% |
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Paradise Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Paradise Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74,439 | 69,172 | 21,057 |
| Hispanic | 48,885 | 34,004 | 5,492 |
| Other Race | 24,324 | 15,829 | 2,799 |
| Asian | 18,618 | 16,353 | 6,329 |
| Black | 15,296 | 13,332 | 2,174 |
| 2+ Races | 6,004 | 5,473 | 1,421 |
| Native American | 1,787 | 1,431 | 246 |
| Islander | 1,314 | 1,251 | 180 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 95.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.99%.
Paradise Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,308
Average Earnings
$35,155
Average Male
$30,667
Average Female
Paradise Earnings by Educational Attainment
Paradise Language by Age
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Paradise Language
61.41% of Paradise residents speak only English, while 38.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.85% of the population.
Paradise Language
Paradise Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80,782 | 16,672 | 20.64% |
| White | 90,763 | 10,813 | 11.91% |
| Other | 39,106 | 8,159 | 20.86% |
| Black | 24,346 | 6,491 | 26.66% |
| Asian | 24,735 | 3,825 | 15.46% |
| Multiple | 12,092 | 2,237 | 18.50% |
| Native | 2,667 | 731 | 27.41% |
| Islander | 2,213 | 634 | 28.65% |
17.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.94%
Male Poverty Rate
18.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Paradise
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paradise is Islander, with 28.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paradise is White, with 11.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.93%.
Paradise Poverty
Paradise Poverty Rate by Education
Paradise Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Paradise Married by Age and Sex
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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 55-64.
Paradise Marital Status by Race
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Paradise Marital Status
Paradise Veterans by War
Paradise Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,431 | 9.71% |
| Hispanic | 1,647 | 2.83% |
| Black | 1,111 | 5.98% |
| Other Race | 570 | 1.98% |
| Asian | 519 | 2.44% |
| 2+ Races | 408 | 5.13% |
| Islander | 97 | 5.90% |
| Native American | 81 | 3.97% |
Paradise Veterans by Race
Paradise Veterans by Education
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9.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
Paradise Veterans by Education
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67.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
Paradise Employment by Age
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Paradise Employment by Race
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Paradise Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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73.06%
Native Born
26.94%
Foreign Born
15.86%
Non Citizen
11.08%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
73.06% of Paradise residents were born in the United States, with 21.11% having been born in Nevada. 15.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Paradise Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 235,087 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 235,087 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 235,087 | 1,398 | 0.60% |
| 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 | 0.70% |
| 2013 | 221,638 | 1,436 | 0.65% |
| 2012 | 220,202 | 2,244 | 1.03% |
| 2011 | 217,958 | -5,209 | -2.33% |
| 2010 | 223,167 | 0.00% |