Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Paradise, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,392

Median Agei

57.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.8%5,823

Hispanic/Latino

9.8%723

Two or More

8%589

Asian

1.4%105

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%57

Black

0.6%46

Other

0.4%28

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%248

High School Diploma

19.1%1,092

Some College (<1 yr)

10.2%583

Some College (1+ yr)

18%1,027

Associate's Degree

11.4%651

Bachelor's Degree

23.5%1,339

Master's Degree

6.5%371

Professional Degree

1.3%74

Doctorate

0.6%35

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

31.9%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$416,000

Median Renti

$1,241

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.8%2,508

Renter-Occupied

25.2%843

Total Units

3,635

Homeownership

74.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%94

$50K–$100K

0.5%12

$100K–$150K

1.4%34

$150K–$200K

1.1%27

$200K–$300K

11.6%290

$300K–$500K

43.9%1,102

$500K–$1M

35.1%881

$1M+

2.7%68

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

319

$1,250–$1,500

104

$1,500–$2,000

138

$2,000+

163

Year Built

2020 or later

24.5%890

2010–2019

8.5%310

2000–2009

12.5%455

1990–1999

5.5%201

1980–1989

8.4%307

1970–1979

21.5%780

1960–1969

14.5%527

1950–1959

3.4%123

1940–1949

0.6%23

1939 or earlier

0.5%19

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.2%1,916

Electricity

30.9%1,037

Bottled/LP Gas

7.5%250

Wood

3.7%124

Solar

0.5%16

Other

0.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,687

Mean Household Incomei

$81,598

Per Capita Incomei

$37,327

Poverty Ratei

17.7%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

2,188

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12%403

$10K–$15K

5%169

$15K–$20K

2.9%96

$20K–$25K

3%99

$25K–$30K

6.9%230

$30K–$35K

7.2%242

$35K–$40K

1.5%50

$40K–$45K

5.8%194

$45K–$50K

1.5%51

$50K–$60K

2.7%91

$60K–$75K

6.6%220

$75K–$100K

16.7%561

$100K–$125K

8.5%284

$125K–$150K

5.3%179

$150K–$200K

7.2%241

$200K+

7.2%241

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

172

Residentsi

212

Avg. Tenant Renti

$412/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers103 homes92% occupied$440/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 848 homes95% occupied$352/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,687/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

78.3%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

17%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

4.7%

Who Receives This Housing

59.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

24.3% of subsidized households are minority

48.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

61.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2152.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

United Kingdom

Philippines

China

Germany

Canada

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,960

Avg. Commutei

24.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,081

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

978(15.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.3%Insured

1.7%Uninsured