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Paradise, Texas
Location of Paradise, Texas
Location of Paradise, Texas
Wise County Paradise.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County Wise
Area
 • Total 2.01 sq mi (5.20 km2)
 • Land 2.01 sq mi (5.20 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
764 ft (233 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 475
 • Density 279.66/sq mi (107.97/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76073
Area code(s) 940
FIPS code 48-55056
GNIS feature ID 2411368

Paradise is a small city located in Wise County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 475 people lived there.

People say the area got its name because it was a "paradise" for cowboys.

About Paradise, Texas

Where is Paradise Located?

Paradise is in the state of Texas, which is in the southern part of the United States. It is part of Wise County.

How Big is Paradise?

The city covers a total area of about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

People and Population

How Many People Live in Paradise?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 459
2010 441 −3.9%
2020 475 7.7%
2023 (est.) 701 59.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, the population of Paradise was 475 people. This number has changed a bit over the years. For example, in 2000, there were 459 people, and in 2010, there were 441.

Who Lives in Paradise?

Most people living in Paradise are White. There are also people of Hispanic or Latino background, and smaller numbers of Black, Native American, Asian, and multiracial individuals. In 2020, there were 190 households and 125 families living in the city.

Education in Paradise

Schools in the Area

The students who live in Paradise attend schools that are part of the Paradise Independent School District. This district provides education for children and teenagers in the area.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Paradise (Texas) para niños

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