Paramount, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Paramount, California is 52,546 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 177th-largest city in California. The median household income is $70,912, the median home value is $500,400, and the median age is 33.2.
The population has declined 5.4% since 2010 (54,104 → 51,169).
52,546
Population
11118
People / sq mi
$70,912
Median Income
$500,400
Median Home Value
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Paramount covers 4.7 sq mi of land at 11118 people per square mile.
About Paramount, CA
Paramount is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 4.1% of the population. With 52,546 residents, Paramount is a city in California.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $70,912 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.9%, close to the national 12.4%. The median home value is $500,400, with typical rent around $1,772.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 13.1%, below the national 35.0%. Just 6.2% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
Paramount city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Paramount city had a population of 54,104 in 2010 and 51,169 in 2024, a -5.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 54,971 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.40%.
51,169
Population (2024)
54,104
Population (2010)
54,971
Peak (2015)
-0.40%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 54,104 |
| 2011 | 54,329 |
| 2012 | 54,580 |
| 2013 | 54,854 |
| 2014 | 54,914 |
| 2015 | 54,971 |
| 2016 | 54,789 |
| 2017 | 54,621 |
| 2018 | 54,259 |
| 2019 | 53,955 |
| 2020 | 53,575 |
| 2021 | 52,447 |
| 2022 | 51,759 |
| 2023 | 51,374 |
| 2024 | 51,169 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$70,912
Median Household Income
$24,808
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$500,400
Median Home Value
$1,772
Median Rent
43.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
65.9%
High School+
13.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.1%
Drive Alone
75.3%
Public Transit
6.2%
Work From Home
28.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
4.1%
Foreign Born
28.6%
Non-English at Home
1.5%
Veterans
10.9%
With Disability
85.3%
Health Insurance
97.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.1% |
| Manufacturing | 16.1% |
| Retail Trade | 9.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.3% |
| Construction | 7.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.8% |
| Information | 4.8% |
| Public Administration | 2.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Paramount, California has a population of 52,546 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 177th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Paramount, California is $70,912, with 11.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Paramount, California is $500,400, with median monthly rent at $1,772 and a homeownership rate of 43.4%.
The median age in Paramount, California is 33.2 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
The population has declined 5.4% since 2010 (54,104 → 51,169).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.