Paradis, LA Demographics

A map of Paradis's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	521	987	94.4%	79.5%
Multiracial	31	39	5.6%	3.1%
Black	0	70	0.0%	5.6%
Asian	0	12	0.0%	1.0%
Hispanic	0	114	0.0%	9.2%
Native American/Other	0	20	0.0%	1.6%

Paradis, Louisiana has an estimated population of 552, a dramatic decrease from the 1,242 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.4% White, 5.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paradis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paradis has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Paradis, that probability was 35.5% in 2020 and 10.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paradis is ranked the 345th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Paradis was ranked the 241st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paradis's White Population

521 residents of Paradis, or 94.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paradis is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Paradis ranks 132nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paradis's White population has declined by an estimated 47.2%. White residents' share of Paradis's population has increased from 79.5% to 94.4%.

Paradis is more White than neighboring Boutte (50.5% White), Des Allemands (79.4% White), Luling (65.8% White), and Hahnville (55.3% White). Paradis is less White than neighboring Bayou Gauche (100% White).

Paradis's Black Population

0 residents of Paradis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paradis is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Paradis ranks 387th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paradis's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Paradis's population has decreased from 5.6% to 0.0%.

Paradis is less Black than neighboring Boutte (32.5% Black), Des Allemands (3.7% Black), Luling (20.2% Black), and Hahnville (23.6% Black).

Paradis's Asian Population

0 residents of Paradis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paradis is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Paradis ranks 119th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paradis's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Paradis's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Paradis is less Asian than neighboring Luling (0.3% Asian).

Paradis's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Paradis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paradis is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Paradis ranks 58th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paradis's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Paradis's population has decreased from 9.2% to 0.0%.

Paradis is less Hispanic than neighboring Boutte (9.5% Hispanic), Des Allemands (1.6% Hispanic), Luling (4.7% Hispanic), and Hahnville (15.9% Hispanic).

Paradis's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Paradis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paradis is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Paradis ranks 78th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paradis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paradis's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Paradis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Luling (2.4% Native American/Other), and Hahnville (0.9% Native American/Other).

Paradis's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Paradis, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paradis is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Paradis ranks 275th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paradis's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Paradis's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.6%.

Paradis is more Multiracial than neighboring Bayou Gauche (0% Multiracial), and Hahnville (4.3% Multiracial). Paradis is less Multiracial than neighboring Boutte (7.5% Multiracial), Des Allemands (15.3% Multiracial), and Luling (6.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.