Paragon, IN Demographics

A map of Paragon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	511	523	95.2%	94.1%
Multiracial	23	29	4.3%	5.2%
Hispanic	3	1	0.6%	0.2%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.2%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.2%

Paragon, Indiana has an estimated population of 537, a decrease from the 556 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.2% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paragon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paragon has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Paragon, that probability was 11.2% in 2020 and 9.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paragon is ranked the 495th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). Paragon was ranked the 447th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paragon's White Population

511 residents of Paragon, or 95.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paragon is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Paragon ranks 176th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paragon's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Paragon's population has increased from 94.1% to 95.2%.

Paragon is more White than neighboring Stinesville (87.9% White), Martinsville (94.7% White), Ellettsville (92.7% White), and Monrovia (80.8% White). Paragon is less White than neighboring Gosport (99.1% White).

Paragon's Black Population

0 residents of Paragon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paragon is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Paragon ranks 487th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paragon's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Paragon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Paragon is less Black than neighboring Martinsville (0.4% Black), Ellettsville (1% Black), and Monrovia (4.4% Black).

Paragon's Asian Population

0 residents of Paragon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paragon is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Paragon ranks 439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paragon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Paragon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Paragon is less Asian than neighboring Martinsville (0.8% Asian), Ellettsville (0.4% Asian), and Monrovia (2.5% Asian).

Paragon's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Paragon, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paragon is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Paragon ranks 680th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paragon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Paragon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Paragon is more Hispanic than neighboring Gosport (0.5% Hispanic). Paragon is less Hispanic than neighboring Stinesville (9.4% Hispanic), Martinsville (2.6% Hispanic), Ellettsville (1.7% Hispanic), and Monrovia (5.2% Hispanic).

Paragon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Paragon, 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 Paragon is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Paragon ranks 516th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paragon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paragon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Paragon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ellettsville (0.4% Native American/Other).

Paragon's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Paragon, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paragon is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Paragon ranks 78th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paragon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Paragon's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.3%.

Paragon is more Multiracial than neighboring Gosport (0.4% Multiracial), Stinesville (2.7% Multiracial), Martinsville (1.5% Multiracial), and Ellettsville (3.8% Multiracial). Paragon is less Multiracial than neighboring Monrovia (7.1% 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.