Paradise, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Paradise, Pennsylvania
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Souvenir shop in Paradise on U.S. Route 30
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![]() Location in Lancaster County
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Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
County | Lancaster |
Township | Paradise |
Area | |
• Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
• Land | 1.16 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
• Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
Population
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• Total | 1,305 |
• Density | 1,121.13/sq mi (432.78/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code |
17562
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Area code(s) | 717 |
GNIS feature ID | 1183274 |
FIPS code | 42-57840 |
Paradise is a small community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, about 1,305 people lived there.
Paradise is a popular spot for tourists visiting Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Many people find the town's name, "Paradise," quite interesting! It's often mentioned alongside other towns in the area with unique names, like Intercourse, Blue Ball, and Bird-in-Hand. The 1994 comedy movie Trapped in Paradise was even set here.
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Exploring Paradise: Location and Surroundings
Paradise is located in the eastern part of Lancaster County. It sits in the northern section of Paradise Township. To its north, you'll find Pequea Creek, a small waterway.
Major Roads in Paradise
U.S. Route 30, also known as the Lincoln Highway, runs right through the middle of Paradise. This important road can take you about 9 miles (14 km) west to Lancaster, which is the main city of the county. If you head east on Route 30, you'll reach Coatesville in about 16 miles (26 km). The big city of Philadelphia is about 60 miles (97 km) east of Paradise.
Land and Water in Paradise
The community of Paradise covers a total area of about 1.18 square miles (3.06 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), being water. The water in Paradise, mainly from Pequea Creek, eventually flows into the Susquehanna River. This means Paradise is part of the Susquehanna River's large drainage area, called a watershed.
People of Paradise: Population Facts
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 1,305 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,028 people living in Paradise. The community had 363 households, with many being families. About 35.8% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.75 people.
The population of Paradise was quite diverse in age. About 27.2% of the people were under 18 years old, and 12.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in Paradise was 37 years old.
Economy of Paradise
One important part of the local economy in Paradise is the Paradise Quarry. A quarry is a large pit where stone or other materials are dug out of the ground. The Paradise Quarry is currently owned and operated by a company called Allan Myers, Inc. It is located just south of Vintage.
See also
In Spanish: Paradise (Pensilvania) para niños