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.

Paramount, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

52,050

Median Agei

33.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

81.3%42,303

Black

9.2%4,784

White

4.1%2,139

Asian

3.7%1,903

Two or More

1.3%664

Other

0.2%122

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%103

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%1,123

High School Diploma

26.3%8,719

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%1,943

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%3,599

Associate's Degree

6.4%2,112

Bachelor's Degree

11%3,654

Master's Degree

3%1,007

Professional Degree

0.6%212

Doctorate

0.2%64

HS or Higher

67.6%

BA or Higher

14.9%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$533,700

Median Renti

$1,875

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

43%6,280

Renter-Occupied

57%8,338

Total Units

14,773

Homeownership

43%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

5.3%335

$50K–$100K

7.1%448

$100K–$150K

3%190

$150K–$200K

1.9%119

$200K–$300K

4.9%310

$300K–$500K

22.3%1,398

$500K–$1M

53.3%3,349

$1M+

2.1%131

Rent Distribution

Under $500

114

$500–$750

206

$750–$1,000

289

$1,000–$1,250

342

$1,250–$1,500

949

$1,500–$2,000

2,886

$2,000+

3,338

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%96

2010–2019

3.1%460

2000–2009

4.8%713

1990–1999

11.6%1,718

1980–1989

16.9%2,499

1970–1979

14%2,071

1960–1969

15.1%2,238

1950–1959

19.7%2,912

1940–1949

8.7%1,291

1939 or earlier

5.2%775

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.7%8,147

Electricity

30.4%4,438

No Fuel

11.3%1,655

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%275

Wood

0.4%61

Solar

0.2%25

Fuel Oil

0.1%10

Other

0%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,250

Mean Household Incomei

$93,855

Per Capita Incomei

$26,819

Poverty Ratei

12.4%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

26,898

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%555

$10K–$15K

2.9%420

$15K–$20K

2.7%401

$20K–$25K

2.8%403

$25K–$30K

2.8%410

$30K–$35K

1.9%282

$35K–$40K

2.8%408

$40K–$45K

4.2%612

$45K–$50K

4.6%672

$50K–$60K

7.7%1,131

$60K–$75K

13.7%1,997

$75K–$100K

16.1%2,349

$100K–$125K

12.6%1,837

$125K–$150K

7.2%1,047

$150K–$200K

8.4%1,228

$200K+

5.9%866

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

474

Residentsi

992

Avg. Tenant Renti

$654/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

42 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers473 homes90% occupied$654/mo rent

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

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,250/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

83%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

14%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

83% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96% of subsidized households are minority

26% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38% 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

18,92336.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

13,949

Guatemala

683

Philippines

635

Korea

121

China

India

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

24,442

Avg. Commutei

28.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

25,321

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

552(1.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.8%Insured

15.2%Uninsured