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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Paxton

Illinois · 4,289 residents · 3.036 sq mi
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Paxton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,770. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,500. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,289
−5%vs 2000
vs 4,525 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,413 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,490 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Paxton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,770
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,804 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,193
−40%vs 2000
vs $18,617 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.5%
+5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$309
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $406 in 2000
US average: $450
77.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.3% in 2000
23.0% rent
1.9
+5%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(4,394)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(74)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(257)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(4,242)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(14)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0.6%(25)
Diversity Score3.5%(151)
4
−38%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.1%
−13.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Paxton, Illinois?

Paxton, Illinois has about 4,289 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Paxton, Illinois?

The typical household in Paxton, Illinois earns about $23,770 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paxton, Illinois expensive?

In Paxton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $45,500, and the typical rent is about $309 a month.

How educated are people in Paxton, Illinois?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Paxton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paxton, Illinois?

About 10.5% of people in Paxton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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