Paradise Heights, Florida facts for kids
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Paradise Heights, Florida
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Location in Orange County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,260 |
| • Density | 2,733.19/sq mi (1,056.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-54912 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853273 |
Paradise Heights is a small community in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. It's also an unincorporated area, meaning it's not part of any city or town. In 2020, about 1,260 people lived there. Paradise Heights is part of the larger Orlando area, which includes nearby cities like Kissimmee.
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Where is Paradise Heights Located?
Paradise Heights is found in the sunny state of Florida. It's in the central part of the state. The community is located at a specific point on the map: 28°37′21″N 81°32′42″W / 28.62250°N 81.54500°W. This helps people find its exact spot.
Size of Paradise Heights
The community is quite small in terms of land area. It covers about 1.2 square kilometers (or 0.5 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Paradise Heights?
The number of people living in Paradise Heights has changed over the years.
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| 2020 | 1,260 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,310 people living in Paradise Heights. These people lived in 457 different homes. About 301 of these homes were families. On average, about 2.85 people lived in each home.
Community Diversity
The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. Many residents also identified as Hispanic or Latino. This mix of cultures makes Paradise Heights a diverse place.
Age Groups in the Community
The people in Paradise Heights belong to various age groups. In 2000, about 28.9% of the population was under 18 years old. This means there were many children and teenagers. About 11% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, about 34%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 7.6% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the community was 32 years old.
Working and Earning in Paradise Heights
In 2000, the average income for a household in Paradise Heights was about $30,038 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $34,438. The average income per person was about $13,115. Some families and individuals lived below the poverty line. This included about 23.5% of those under 18 and 15.4% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Paradise Heights para niños
