Paradise, CA Demographics

A map of Paradise's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	171	138	71.0%	79.3%
Hispanic	70	15	29.0%	8.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	2.9%
Multiracial	0	14	0.0%	8.0%

Paradise, California has an estimated population of 241, a dramatic increase from the 174 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.0% White, 29.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paradise, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paradise has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Paradise, that probability was 35.6% in 2020 and 41.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paradise is ranked the 1351st most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Paradise was ranked the 1421st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paradise's White Population

171 residents of Paradise, or 71.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paradise is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Paradise ranks 260th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paradise's White population has grown by an estimated 23.9%. White residents' share of Paradise's population has decreased from 79.3% to 71.0%.

Paradise is more White than neighboring Swall Meadows (65.7% White), and Round Valley (48.7% White). Paradise is less White than neighboring Mesa (88.9% White), Sunny Slopes (96% White), and Aspen Springs (100% White).

Paradise's Black Population

0 residents of Paradise, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paradise is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Paradise ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paradise's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Paradise's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Paradise is less Black than neighboring Round Valley (6.6% Black).

Paradise's Asian Population

0 residents of Paradise, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paradise is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Paradise ranks 1090th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paradise's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Paradise's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Paradise is less Asian than neighboring Round Valley (0.2% Asian).

Paradise's Hispanic Population

70 residents of Paradise, or 29.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paradise is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Paradise ranks 1340th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paradise's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 366.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Paradise's population has increased from 8.6% to 29.0%.

Paradise is more Hispanic than neighboring Mesa (7% Hispanic), Sunny Slopes (2.2% Hispanic), and Aspen Springs (0% Hispanic). Paradise is less Hispanic than neighboring Swall Meadows (29.3% Hispanic), and Round Valley (37% Hispanic).

Paradise's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Paradise, 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 Paradise is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Paradise ranks 249th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paradise's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paradise's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

Paradise is less Native American/Other than neighboring Swall Meadows (0.6% Native American/Other), Round Valley (0.4% Native American/Other), and Mesa (0.6% Native American/Other).

Paradise's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Paradise, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paradise is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Paradise ranks 126th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paradise's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Paradise's population has decreased from 8.0% to 0.0%.

Paradise is less Multiracial than neighboring Swall Meadows (4.5% Multiracial), Round Valley (7.1% Multiracial), Mesa (3.5% Multiracial), and Sunny Slopes (1.9% 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.