Paradise Park, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Paradise Park, California had a total population of 470, the 1231st largest community in California, with a median household income of $54,500, which is 45% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 45% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Paradise Park Quick Facts
How Paradise Park Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 647 | 470 | -27.4% |
| Median household income | $73,640 | $54,500 | -26.0% |
How Paradise Park Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Paradise Park Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Santa Cruz County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | 61,607 | $115,475 | 17.0% | $1,209,000 |
| Watsonville | 51,712 | $78,393 | 14.7% | $686,000 |
| Live Oak | 16,911 | $103,674 | 12.9% | $1,015,200 |
| Scotts Valley | 12,044 | $143,750 | 5.9% | $1,105,700 |
| Soquel | 10,679 | $118,777 | 9.7% | $957,300 |
| Capitola | 9,689 | $102,976 | 12.9% | $783,000 |
| Rio del Mar | 9,201 | $159,929 | 2.3% | $1,338,100 |
| Interlaken | 8,068 | $109,150 | 14.9% | $831,000 |
| Ben Lomond | 6,858 | $130,041 | 4.9% | $960,700 |
| Aptos | 6,404 | $134,048 | 5.9% | $1,093,300 |
Cities Similar to Paradise Park
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keene | 469 | N/A | $520,800 | 36.9% | 0.0% |
| San Ardo | 462 | N/A | $445,900 | 0.0% | 40.3% |
| Victor | 460 | N/A | N/A | 21.1% | 0.0% |
| Salyer | 487 | $55,000 | $383,300 | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Woodville Farm Labor Camp | 468 | $50,724 | N/A | 0.0% | 18.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 470, Paradise Park's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Paradise Park is a small community located in California, within Santa Cruz County. The total population is 470. It ranks as the 1231st most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Paradise Park is 55.9 years. This is 47% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Paradise Park is $54,500. This is 45% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Paradise Park. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Paradise Park has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.3% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.3% vs 33.8%).
Education
27.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Paradise Park, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Paradise Park, California?
Paradise Park, California has a population of 470 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Paradise Park, CA?
The median household income in Paradise Park is $54,500, which is 32% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Paradise Park, CA?
The ACS sample for Paradise Park recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Paradise Park, California?
Paradise Park's population is 88.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Paradise Park, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Paradise Park — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Paradise Park, California?
27.8% of adults (25+) in Paradise Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.