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Population Review

Paradise, Nevada Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Paradise, Nevada is 186,178 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest city in Nevada. The median household income is $58,874, the median home value is $358,400, and the median age is 39.0.

186,178

Population

4391

People / sq mi

$58,874

Median Income

$358,400

Median Home Value

Paradise covers 42.4 sq mi of land at 4391 people per square mile.

About Paradise, NV

Paradise is a city in Nevada with a population of 186,178. It ranks #8 among cities in Nevada by population. The median age is 39.0, in line with the national median. The population is 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

The median household income in Paradise is $58,874, below the US median of $74,580. 12.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $358,400, with monthly rent averaging $1,287. The homeownership rate of 41.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Paradise reflects 23.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.1 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White43.7%
Black or African American11.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.6%
Two or More Races0.2%

Economy & Income

$58,874

Median Household Income

$35,069

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$358,400

Median Home Value

$1,287

Median Rent

41.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

85.5%

High School+

23.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

5.8%

Drive Alone

67.5%

Public Transit

9.9%

Work From Home

23.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

50.2%

Foreign Born

62.8%

Non-English at Home

6.3%

Veterans

14.7%

With Disability

85.4%

Health Insurance

95.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Education, Health Care & Social Services27.5%
Professional, Scientific & Management14.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.3%
Retail Trade7.7%
Construction6.1%
Information5.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.5%
Manufacturing4.3%
Public Administration2.2%
Transportation & Warehousing1.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Common questions about Paradise, NV

Frequently Asked Questions

Paradise, Nevada has a population of 186,178 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest city in Nevada.

The median household income in Paradise, Nevada is $58,874, with 12.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Paradise, Nevada is $358,400, with median monthly rent at $1,287 and a homeownership rate of 41.2%.

The median age in Paradise, Nevada is 39.0 years. The population is 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.