Paramount, CA Demographics

A map of Paramount's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	42,303	43,620	81.3%	81.2%
Black	4,784	4,970	9.2%	9.2%
White	2,139	2,273	4.1%	4.2%
Asian	1,903	1,703	3.7%	3.2%
Multiracial	664	640	1.3%	1.2%
Native American/Other	257	527	0.5%	1.0%

Paramount, California has an estimated population of 52,050, a decrease from the 53,733 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.3% Hispanic, 9.2% Black, 4.1% White, 3.7% Asian, 1.3% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paramount, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paramount is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Paramount, that probability was 32.9% in 2020 and 32.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paramount is ranked the 180th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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 was ranked the 175th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paramount's White Population

2,139 residents of Paramount, or 4.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paramount is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Paramount ranks 1529th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paramount's White population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Paramount's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Paramount is more White than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (0.7% White), Lynwood (2.2% White), and South Gate (2.2% White). Paramount is less White than neighboring Bellflower (13.9% White), and Downey (11.8% White).

Paramount's Black Population

4,784 residents of Paramount, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paramount is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Paramount ranks 86th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paramount's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Black residents' share of Paramount's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.2%.

Paramount is more Black than neighboring Lynwood (8.4% Black), Downey (3.4% Black), and South Gate (0.9% Black). Paramount is less Black than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (11.5% Black), and Bellflower (10.5% Black).

Paramount's Asian Population

1,903 residents of Paramount, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paramount is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Paramount ranks 640th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paramount's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.7%. Asian residents' share of Paramount's population has increased from 3.2% to 3.7%.

Paramount is more Asian than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (0.5% Asian), Lynwood (0.7% Asian), and South Gate (0.9% Asian). Paramount is less Asian than neighboring Bellflower (11.3% Asian), and Downey (7.3% Asian).

Paramount's Hispanic Population

42,303 residents of Paramount, or 81.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paramount is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Paramount ranks 140th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paramount's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Paramount's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.3%.

Paramount is more Hispanic than neighboring Bellflower (60.4% Hispanic), and Downey (75.3% Hispanic). Paramount is less Hispanic than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (85.6% Hispanic), Lynwood (87.7% Hispanic), and South Gate (95.2% Hispanic).

Paramount's Native American/Other Population

257 residents of Paramount, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paramount is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Paramount ranks 1042nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paramount's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paramount's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

Paramount is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lynwood (0.3% Native American/Other), and South Gate (0.4% Native American/Other). Paramount is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (1.4% Native American/Other), Bellflower (0.9% Native American/Other), and Downey (0.7% Native American/Other).

Paramount's Multiracial Population

664 residents of Paramount, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paramount is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Paramount ranks 1449th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paramount's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Paramount's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Paramount is more Multiracial than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (0.3% Multiracial), Lynwood (0.6% Multiracial), and South Gate (0.4% Multiracial). Paramount is less Multiracial than neighboring Bellflower (3.1% Multiracial), and Downey (1.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.