Paradise, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Paradise, Missouri had a total population of 72, the 926th largest community in Missouri. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Paradise Quick Facts
How Paradise 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: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Paradise Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Clay County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 30,689 | $88,542 | 7.0% | $283,300 |
| Gladstone | 27,207 | $79,271 | 11.0% | $231,500 |
| Kearney | 10,885 | $103,622 | 3.6% | $298,400 |
| Smithville | 10,705 | $101,165 | 5.4% | $290,600 |
| Excelsior Springs | 10,484 | $72,609 | 15.2% | $186,800 |
| North Kansas City | 4,983 | $49,682 | 9.1% | $197,500 |
| Lawson | 2,905 | $65,941 | 12.7% | $186,000 |
| Pleasant Valley | 2,736 | $75,682 | 4.5% | $202,000 |
| Claycomo | 1,820 | $49,343 | 19.8% | $169,600 |
| Glenaire | 587 | $92,813 | 4.4% | $225,400 |
Cities Similar to Paradise
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amity | 72 | $85,357 | $9,999 | 4.2% | 8.3% |
| Brumley | 72 | $33,438 | N/A | 14.6% | 63.9% |
| Country Life Acres | 73 | $250,000+ | $1,625,000 | 68.3% | 13.7% |
| Flemington | 73 | $31,563 | $135,400 | 8.3% | 19.2% |
| Miami | 71 | $46,250 | $156,900 | 10.6% | 8.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 72, Paradise'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 is a small community located in Missouri, within Clay County. The total population is 72. It ranks as the 926th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Paradise is 54.5 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Paradise. 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Paradise, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Paradise was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Paradise, Missouri 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 Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. 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, Missouri?
Paradise, Missouri has a population of 72 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Paradise, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Paradise — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Paradise, MO?
The ACS sample for Paradise 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, Missouri?
Paradise's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Paradise, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Paradise — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Paradise, Missouri?
15.3% of adults (25+) in Paradise hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.