Paradise, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Paradise, Montana had a total population of 76, the 354th largest community in Montana. 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
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Paradise Quick Facts
How Paradise 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 | 66 | 76 | +15.2% |
How Paradise Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
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: 29 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Paradise Rankings in Montana
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Other Cities in Sanders County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Falls | 1,500 | $46,313 | 6.5% | $266,400 |
| Plains | 1,195 | $25,491 | 31.2% | $248,300 |
| Hot Springs | 557 | $21,300 | 29.2% | $150,900 |
| Heron | 328 | $29,207 | 59.8% | $433,300 |
| Dixon | 281 | $48,333 | 28.5% | $234,400 |
| Trout Creek | 252 | $64,853 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Noxon | 209 | $60,167 | 0.0% | $197,500 |
| Weeksville | 147 | $64,333 | 0.0% | $782,300 |
| Old Agency | 129 | $45,750 | 52.7% | N/A |
| Lonepine | 122 | $31,667 | 19.7% | $375,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaxville | 77 | $98,750 | $104,200 | 32.8% | 32.5% |
| Fort Smith | 78 | $51,190 | $119,600 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pony | 78 | $66,667 | $333,300 | 25.4% | 2.6% |
| Niarada | 79 | N/A | $232,500 | 31.9% | 0.0% |
| Bridger | 73 | N/A | N/A | 83.6% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 76, 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 Montana, within Sanders County. The total population is 76. It ranks as the 354th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Paradise is 72.5 years. This is 79% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 25.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
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. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 69.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Paradise is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (25.0%) is well below the state average of 83.6%.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 52.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Paradise, Montana 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 Montana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 475 Census-designated places in Montana. 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, Montana?
Paradise, Montana has a population of 76 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Paradise, MT?
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, MT?
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, Montana?
Paradise's population is 25.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Paradise, MT?
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, Montana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Paradise hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.