Demographics & People — Paradise, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,793 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,000 |
| Median Age | 57.4 |
| Total Households | 3,036 |
| Family Households | 1,985 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2019 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,623 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Asian | 128 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 531 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,574 |
| German | 1,186 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,072 |
| English | 1,009 |
| Irish | 842 |
| American | 720 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 600 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 528 |
| Italian | 400 |
| Dutch | 370 |
Language
| English Only | 6,204 |
| Spanish | 288 |
| Population 5+ | 6,572 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 825 |
| Population 18+ | 5,668 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Paradise, California.