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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Paxton

Florida · 656 residents · 3.724 sq mi
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Paxton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,200. Households here earn about 37% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

656
+12%since 1990
from 585 in 1990
1990 – 2025
176 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 157 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+7%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4435456487508521990201020202024Paxton
2024686
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,625
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,108
+66%since 1990
from $8,505 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.3%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$381
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $339 in 1990
US average: $602
86.7%
+16.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
13.3% rent
1.8
−9%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(572)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.7%(74)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(616)
Black1.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.4%(55)
8
−34%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.0%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.7%
−9.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.9%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
+11%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Paxton, Florida?

Paxton, Florida has about 656 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Paxton, Florida?

The typical household in Paxton, Florida earns about $24,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paxton, Florida expensive?

In Paxton, Florida, the median home is worth about $43,200, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Paxton, Florida?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Paxton, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paxton, Florida?

About 12.3% of people in Paxton, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paxton, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Paxton, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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