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Paxton

Illinois · 4,450 residents · 3.036 sq mi
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Paxton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,716. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $97,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,450
−2%since 2000
from 4,525 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,466 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,490 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+6%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Paxton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,716
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,804 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,734
+44%since 2000
from $18,617 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
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
$97,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(3,924)
Black0.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(226)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0.8%(36)
Diversity Score17.4%(773)
Diversity Score
17
+206%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paxton, Illinois?

Paxton, Illinois has about 4,450 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paxton, Illinois?

The typical household in Paxton, Illinois earns about $51,716 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 $97,700, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Paxton, Illinois?

About 22.8% 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 11.5% 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 161 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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