Paradise Heights, FL Demographics

A map of Paradise Heights's Population by Race

Paradise Heights, Florida has an estimated population of 877, a dramatic decrease from the 1,260 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.4% White, 18.7% Multiracial, 12.8% Hispanic, 6.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paradise Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paradise Heights has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Paradise Heights, that probability was 63.5% in 2020 and 55.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paradise Heights is ranked the 799th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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 Heights was ranked the 745th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paradise Heights's White Population

547 residents of Paradise Heights, or 62.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paradise Heights is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Paradise Heights ranks 724th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paradise Heights's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Paradise Heights's population has increased from 43.5% to 62.4%.

Paradise Heights is more White than neighboring Ocoee (38% White), Clarcona (52.3% White), South Apopka (16.9% White), Apopka (35.2% White), and Pine Hills (8.7% White).

Paradise Heights's Black Population

0 residents of Paradise Heights, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paradise Heights is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Paradise Heights ranks 365th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

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

Paradise Heights is less Black than neighboring Ocoee (20.5% Black), Clarcona (16.7% Black), South Apopka (59.8% Black), Apopka (25.5% Black), and Pine Hills (73% Black).

Paradise Heights's Asian Population

0 residents of Paradise Heights, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paradise Heights is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Paradise Heights ranks 566th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

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

Paradise Heights is less Asian than neighboring Ocoee (5.7% Asian), South Apopka (0.7% Asian), Apopka (3.5% Asian), and Pine Hills (2.8% Asian).

Paradise Heights's Hispanic Population

112 residents of Paradise Heights, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paradise Heights is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Paradise Heights ranks 127th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paradise Heights's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 78.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Paradise Heights's population has decreased from 40.6% to 12.8%.

Paradise Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Pine Hills (12.2% Hispanic). Paradise Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Ocoee (28% Hispanic), Clarcona (24.1% Hispanic), South Apopka (20.7% Hispanic), and Apopka (29.8% Hispanic).

Paradise Heights's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of Paradise Heights, or 6.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paradise Heights is higher than in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Paradise Heights ranks 427th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paradise Heights's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 440.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paradise Heights's population has increased from 0.8% to 6.2%.

Paradise Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ocoee (2.6% Native American/Other), Clarcona (0% Native American/Other), South Apopka (0.2% Native American/Other), Apopka (1.4% Native American/Other), and Pine Hills (0.8% Native American/Other).

Paradise Heights's Multiracial Population

164 residents of Paradise Heights, or 18.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paradise Heights is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Paradise Heights ranks 165th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paradise Heights's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 164.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Paradise Heights's population has increased from 4.9% to 18.7%.

Paradise Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Ocoee (5.2% Multiracial), Clarcona (7% Multiracial), South Apopka (1.7% Multiracial), Apopka (4.6% Multiracial), and Pine Hills (2.4% 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.