Paradise is a city in
Wise County,
Texas
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, United States. The population was 475 in 2020.
According to tradition, the area was a cowboy's "paradise", hence the name.
Geography
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km), all land.
Demographics
As of the
2020 United States census, there were 475 people, 190 households, and 125 families residing in the city.
Education
The City of Paradise is served by the
Paradise Independent School District.
References
External links
Handbook of Texas Online article about Paradise, TexasOfficial City of Paradise, Texas Website
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Cities in Wise County, Texas
Cities in Texas
Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex