Paradise Town, California
As of the census of 2000, there were 26408 residents, 11591 households, and 7244 families in the town. The population density was 1447.1 people per square mile (558.73/kmē), it is the 613th most populated town in terms of population density. There were 12374 housing units at an average density of 678 per square mile (261.78/kmē). The average household size was 2.22 people, and the average family size was 2.77 people. In the town Age distribution was 20.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males. The median age was 46.6 years, The median age of males was 44.7 years, for females the median age was 48.4 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 93.73% White, 0.19% Black or African American, 1.07% American Indian, 1.04% Asian, 0.12% Native Hawaiian, 2.64% from two or more races and 1.21% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $31863, making it the 263rd poorest town by median household income among the California. The median income for a family in the town was $41228, it is California's 698th wealthiest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $19267, it is 537th wealthiest town by per capita income in California. The median income was $20133, Males have a median income of $26846 versus $14629 for females.
In 2000, 6038 pupils and students, of which 2955 are male and 3083 are female, 22.86% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 258 nursery or pri school, 224 kindergarten, 2687 elementary school, 1587 high school and 1282 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 26408 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 26408 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 26456 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 26543 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 26712 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 26811 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 26697 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 26600 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 26539 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 26393 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 26469 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 110 | 148 | 258 |
| Kindergarten | 76 | 148 | 224 |
| Elementary school | 1472 | 1215 | 2687 |
| High school | 759 | 828 | 1587 |
| College or graduate school | 538 | 744 | 1282 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise town, California | $31863 | $41228 | $19267 |
| Butte County, California | $31924 | $41010 | $17517 |
| California, United States | $47493 | $53025 | $22711 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |