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Indiana · 269 residents · 0.556 sq mi
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Paxton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,677. Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 51 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $96,500. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

269
−16%since 2023
from 320 in 2023
2022 – 2024
484 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 576 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
27.9
−1%since 2023
from 28.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20222024
26428029731333020222024Paxton
2024269
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,677
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,938 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
$24,063
−9%since 2023
from $26,449 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
9.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.361
+16%since 2023
from 0.310 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$96,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $87,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
88.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
11.5% rent
14.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
11.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.9
+6%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(22)
Diversity Score16%(51)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
1
−94%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
+16%since 2023
from 16.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
89.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
10.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
65.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 72.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
11.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
18.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

36.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
63.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
81.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paxton, Indiana?

Paxton, Indiana has about 269 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paxton, Indiana?

The typical household in Paxton, Indiana earns about $50,677 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paxton, Indiana expensive?

In Paxton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $96,500.

How educated are people in Paxton, Indiana?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Paxton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paxton, Indiana?

About 9.3% of people in Paxton, Indiana 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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