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GEOGRAPHY Paradise is located at 39°45'42" North, 121°36'31" West (39.761708, -121.608716). According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 47.3 Km&2 (18.2 Mi&2 ). 47.3 km&2 (18.2 mi&2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 26,408 people, 11,591 households, and 7,244 families residing in the town. The Population Density was 558.7/km&2 (1,447.1/mi&2). There were 12,374 housing units at an average density of 261.8/km&2 (678.1/mi&2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.73% White , 0.19% Black or African American , 1.07% Native American , 1.04% Asian , 0.12% Pacific Islander , 1.21% from Other Races , and 2.64% from two or more races. 4.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 11,591 households out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were Married Couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.77. In the town the population was spread out with 20.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males. The median income for a household in the town was $31,863, and the median income for a family was $41,228. Males had a median income of $35,419 versus $25,231 for females. The Per Capita Income for the town was $19,267. 12.4% of the population and 9.7% of families were below the Poverty Line . 17.6% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. SEE ALSO Paradise is home to Radio Paradise , a listener-supported internet radio station and community web site. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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