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Paxton

Illinois · 4,473 residents · 3.036 sq mi
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Paxton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,771. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $89,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,473
−1%since 2000
from 4,525 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,473 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,490 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Paxton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,771
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,804 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,538
+16%since 2000
from $18,617 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+8%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(4,274)
Black0.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(111)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0.2%(10)
Diversity Score9.1%(406)
Diversity Score
9
+60%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paxton, Illinois?

Paxton, Illinois has about 4,473 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paxton, Illinois?

The typical household in Paxton, Illinois earns about $45,771 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 $89,800, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Paxton, Illinois?

About 19.5% 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 10.2% of people in Paxton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paxton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Paxton, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 184 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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