Paradise, Utah Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 679, 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 Utah, within Cache County. The total population is 679. It ranks as the 205th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Paradise is 38.1 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. With 33.3% of the population under 18, Paradise has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Paradise is $109,688. This is 15% higher than the state median of $95,166. It is also 36% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.9%. This is 78% lower than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $555,800. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Paradise has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 15.9%.

Education

49.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.1%. Notably, 18.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Paradise, Utah 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 Utah state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Utah. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.