Paramount, California Population 2022
Paramount is a city located in Los Angeles County California. With a 2020 population of 53,661, it is the 174th largest city in California and the 813th largest city in the United States. Paramount is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53,733 in 2020. Spanning over 5 miles, Paramount has a population density of 11,347 people per square mile.
The average household income in Paramount is $64,698 with a poverty rate of 15.64%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,462 per month, and the median house value is $388,300. The median age in Paramount is 30.9 years, 29.8 years for males, and 32.1 years for females.
Paramount Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paramountwas:
- Other race: 41.45%
- White: 37.56%
- Two or more races: 8.01%
- Black or African American: 7.97%
- Asian: 3.89%
- Native American: 0.66%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.47%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,264 | 37.56% |
| Black or African American | 4,299 | 7.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 358 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 2,098 | 3.89% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 251 | 0.47% |
| Some Other Race | 22,360 | 41.45% |
| Two or More Races | 4,319 | 8.01% |
Paramount Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,156 | 3.79 | 42.1 |
| Married | 6,873 | 4.54 | 48.9 |
| Male | 1,592 | 4.02 | 35 |
| Female | 3,112 | 4.07 | 36.6 |
| Non Family | 2,579 | 1.3 | 35.2 |
4.15
Average Family Size
3.79
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,074 | 21.74% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,257 | 13.08% |
| High School Graduate | 9,061 | 27.84% |
| Some College | 6,026 | 18.52% |
| Associates Degree | 2,163 | 6.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,723 | 8.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,242 | 3.82% |
Paramount Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,658 | 1,432 | 767 |
| Native American | 245 | 146 | 61 |
| Islander | 140 | 140 | 30 |
| White | 2,032 | 1,763 | 427 |
| Black | 2,932 | 2,634 | 550 |
| Hispanic | 25,556 | 15,022 | 2,154 |
| 2+ Races | 2,594 | 1,466 | 205 |
| Other Race | 12,923 | 7,272 | 942 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.26%.
$31,304
Average Earnings
$34,397
Average Male
$27,637
Average Female
Paramount Language by Age
Paramount Language
23.12% of Paramount residents speak only English, while 76.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 73.40% of the population.
Paramount Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 358 | 108 | 30.17% |
| White | 2,817 | 474 | 16.83% |
| Black | 4,227 | 704 | 16.65% |
| Hispanic | 43,910 | 6,851 | 15.60% |
| Asian | 2,042 | 217 | 10.63% |
| Other | 3,505 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 4,296 | 474 | 11.03% |
15.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.10%
Male Poverty Rate
17.22%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Paramount
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paramount is Native, with 30.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paramount is Multiple, with 11.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.57%.
Paramount Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Paramount Married by Age and Sex
Paramount 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.
Paramount Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 299 | 2.09% |
| Black | 137 | 4.17% |
| Asian | 114 | 6.43% |
| Other Race | 68 | 0.42% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 1.61% |
| Hispanic | 288 | 0.91% |
Paramount Veterans by Education
18.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
59.21%
Born in Paramount
64.63%
Native Born
35.37%
Foreign Born
21.57%
Non Citizen
13.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
64.63% of Paramount residents were born in the United States, with 59.21% having been born in California. 21.57% 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 | 27,249 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 34,734 | 7,485 | 2.46% |
| 1980 | 36,407 | 1,673 | 0.47% |
| 1990 | 47,669 | 11,262 | 2.73% |
| 2000 | 55,266 | 7,597 | 1.49% |
| 2010 | 54,098 | -1,168 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 54,062 | -36 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 54,026 | -36 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 53,990 | -36 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 53,954 | -36 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 53,918 | -36 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 53,882 | -36 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 53,846 | -36 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 53,810 | -36 | -0.07% |
| 2019 | 53,774 | -36 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 53,733 | -41 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 53,697 | -36 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 53,661 | -36 | -0.07% |