Paradise, Pennsylvania

Paradise is a census-designated place located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 1,028. Paradise, like Intercourse is a popular site for tourists who like the name of the town.

Geography

Paradise is located at 40°0'34" North, 76°7'29" West (40.009469, -76.124781). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.0 km² (1.2 mi²). 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.59% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 1,028 people, 363 households, and 284 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 351.3/km² (907.4/mi²). There are 386 housing units at an average density of 131.9/km² (340.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 97.57% White, 1.75% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. 1.07% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 363 households out of which 35.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% are married couples living together, 9.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% are non-families. 16.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.75 and the average family size is 3.08. In the CDP the population is spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.8 males. The median income for a household in the CDP is $41,875, and the median income for a family is $44,583. Males have a median income of $31,800 versus $21,917 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $18,700. 7.1% of the population and 1.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.0% of those under the age of 18 and 8.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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