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Paxton

Florida · 556 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 $36,071. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 100 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,500. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
556
−15%since 2000
from 656 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
149 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+14%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4435456487508521990201020202024Paxton
2024686
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,071
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,704
+54%since 2000
from $14,108 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance24.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services6.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,500
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+81%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(616)
Black1.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(55)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(477)
Black3.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17%(95)
Diversity Score
17
+103%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+30.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paxton, Florida?

Paxton, Florida has about 556 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paxton, Florida?

The typical household in Paxton, Florida earns about $36,071 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 $114,500, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Paxton, Florida?

About 7.0% 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 16.5% of people in Paxton, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paxton, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Paxton, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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