Paradise, NV

Census Place

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2023 Population

186,178

1.87% 1-year decline

US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

1.3% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$58,874

6.61% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$358,400

7.37% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Paradise, NV had a population of 186k people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $58,874. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Paradise, NV declined from 189,733 to 186,178, a −1.87% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,224 to $58,874, a 6.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Paradise, NV are White (Non-Hispanic) (35.9%), Other (Hispanic) (15.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (11.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.8%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (10.2%).

None of the households in Paradise, NV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

The largest universities in Paradise, NV are University of Nevada-Las Vegas (6,357 degrees awarded in 2022), United Education Institute-Las Vegas (528 degrees), and Advanced Training Institute (480 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Paradise, NV was $358,400, and the homeownership rate was 41.2%.

Most people in Paradise, NV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Paradise, NV was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 2.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.8k people) in Paradise, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.5k Other (Hispanic) and 20.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Paradise, NV

White (Non-Hispanic)
66.8k ± 2.6k
Other (Hispanic)
28.5k ± 2.67k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
20.6k ± 2.36k

34.6%

Hispanic Population

64.5k people

34.6% of the people in Paradise, NV are hispanic (64.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Paradise, NV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Nevada.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
221,001 ± 11,123 people
Philippines
91,834 ± 7,329 people
El Salvador
23,902 ± 3,781 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nevada was Mexico, the natal country of 221,001 Nevada residents, followed by Philippines with 91,834 and El Salvador with 23,902.

Foreign-Born Population

25.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

48.2k people

26.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

50.7k people

As of 2023, 25.9% of Paradise, NV residents (48.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Paradise, NV was 26.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Paradise, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Economy

The economy of Paradise, NV employs N/A people. The largest industries in Paradise, NV are Accommodation & Food Services (17,134 people), Retail Trade (10,766 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (8,204 people), and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Nevada have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,632. The income inequality in Nevada (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

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The most common job groups, by number of people living in Paradise, NV, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Paradise, NV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nevada (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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The most common employment sectors for those who live in Paradise, NV, are Accommodation & Food Services (17,134 people), Retail Trade (10,766 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (8,204 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Paradise, NV, though some of these residents may live in Paradise, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,087

Median earning men ± $1,466

$35,423

Median earning women ± $972

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($77,889), Information ($67,827), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,051).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($57,759), Information ($54,325), and Construction ($52,778).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

5.19%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.53M people employed in Nevada. This represents a 5.19% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 21.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nevada.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Donald J. Trump with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.5%), followed by Other (1.51%).

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing the state of Nevada. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (47.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.51%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Donald J. Trump with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.5%), followed by Other (1.51%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nevada for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nevada

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Catherine Cortez Masto

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jacky Rosen

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing Nevada.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nevada over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nevada

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nevada have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Most students graduating from Universities in Paradise, NV are White (2,615 and 31.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,458 and 29.7%), Asian (1,122 and 13.5%), and Two or More Races (768 and 9.26%).

The largest universities in Paradise, NV by number of degrees awarded are University of Nevada-Las Vegas (6,357 and NaNk%), United Education Institute-Las Vegas (528 and NaNk%), and Advanced Training Institute (480 and NaNk%).

The most popular majors in Paradise, NV are General Hospitality Management (521 and NaNk%), General Psychology (422 and NaNk%), and Medical Assistant (376 and NaNk%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Paradise, NV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 33,892 (43.3% men and 56.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 33,892 students enrolled in Paradise, NV, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 10,818 records, of which 60% were women and 40% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Hospitality Management
462 degrees awarded
General Psychology
412 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
330 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Paradise, NV was General Hospitality Management with 462 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Paradise, NV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
6,357 degrees awarded
United Education Institute-Las Vegas
528 degrees awarded
Advanced Training Institute
480 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nevada-Las Vegas with 6,357 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 3,451 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Paradise, NV, which is 0.674 times less than the 5,119 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,615 degrees mean that there were 1.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,458 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($16,520) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($788) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.34% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (710k), Some college (606k), and Bachelors Degree (392k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Paradise, NV was $358,400 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $333,800 to $358,400, a 7.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Paradise, NV is 41.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%.

People in Paradise, NV have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Paradise, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$358,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,720

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Median Property Taxes

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The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Paradise, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Paradise, NV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

41.2%

Homeownership

2023

71.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 41.2% of the housing units in Paradise, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 39.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Paradise, NV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Paradise, NV colored by their Median Household Income (N/A).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,874

Median Household Income

± $2,372

76.3k

Number of Households

± 2,298

In 2023, the median household income of the 76.3k households in Paradise, NV grew to $58,874 from the previous year's value of $55,224.

The following chart displays the households in Paradise, NV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the N/A range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Paradise, NV is from Nevada.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Nevada

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Nevada

In 2022, the income inequality in Nevada was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.556% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nevada was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nevada in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nevada across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (67.5%)
Carpooled (11.4%)
Worked At Home (9.92%)

In 2023, 67.5% of workers in Paradise, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (9.92%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Paradise, NV have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.15% of the workforce in Paradise, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Paradise, NV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Paradise, NV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Paradise, NV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

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The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

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The following map shows the N/A by state over multiple years.

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Health

85.4% of the population of Paradise, NV has health coverage, with 41% on employee plans, 21.2% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clark County, NV see 1763 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.17% increase from the previous year (1760 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1529 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 435 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,763 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clark County, NV

Primary care physicians in Clark County, NV see an average of 1,763 patients per year. This represents a 0.17% increase from the previous year (1,760 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Clark County, NV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.6%

Uninsured

41%

Employer Coverage

21.2%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Paradise, NV grew by 3.51% from 14.1% to 14.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Paradise, NV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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