Paramount, CA Demographics

A map of Paramount's Population by Race

Paramount, California had a population of 53,733 in 2020. It was 4.2% White, 9.2% Black, 3.2% Asian, 81.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Paramount, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Paramount is the 175th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Paramount's White Population

2,273 residents of Paramount identify as White, or 4.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Paramount considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Paramount is ranked #1529 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Paramount is more White than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (0.9% White), Lynwood (1.8% White), and South Gate (2.5% White). Paramount is less White than neighboring Bellflower (13.7% White), and Downey (12.6% White).

Paramount's Black Population

4,970 residents of Paramount identify as Black, or 9.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Paramount roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Paramount is ranked #86 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Paramount is more Black than neighboring Lynwood (7.9% Black), Downey (3.4% Black), and South Gate (1% Black). Paramount is less Black than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (12.2% Black), and Bellflower (12.8% Black).

Paramount's Asian Population

1,703 residents of Paramount identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Paramount slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Paramount is ranked #632 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Paramount is more Asian than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (0.2% Asian), Lynwood (0.6% Asian), and South Gate (0.7% Asian). Paramount is less Asian than neighboring Bellflower (12.4% Asian), and Downey (6.4% Asian).

Paramount's Hispanic Population

43,620 residents of Paramount identify as Hispanic, or 81.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Paramount considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Paramount is ranked #139 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Paramount is more Hispanic than neighboring Bellflower (57.1% Hispanic), and Downey (75.1% Hispanic). Paramount is less Hispanic than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (85.1% Hispanic), Lynwood (88.3% Hispanic), and South Gate (94.9% Hispanic).

Paramount's Native American/Other Population

527 residents of Paramount identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Paramount roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Paramount is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Paramount is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (0.9% Native American/Other), Lynwood (0.8% Native American/Other), and South Gate (0.5% Native American/Other). Paramount is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bellflower (1.4% Native American/Other).

Paramount's Multiracial Population

640 residents of Paramount identify as Multiracial, or 1.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Paramount roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Paramount is ranked #1441 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Paramount is more Multiracial than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (0.7% Multiracial), Lynwood (0.6% Multiracial), and South Gate (0.5% Multiracial). Paramount is less Multiracial than neighboring Bellflower (2.6% Multiracial), and Downey (1.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.