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Paxico

Kansas · 210 residents · 0.145 sq mi
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Paxico has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,300. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
210
Unchangedsince 2000
from 211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,448 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,455 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+20%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1491992503003501990201020202024Paxico
2024166
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,869
+74%since 2000
from $14,274 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$292
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+141%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(190)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(178)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(14)
Diversity Score34.6%(73)
Diversity Score
35
+129%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paxico, Kansas?

Paxico, Kansas has about 210 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paxico, Kansas?

The typical household in Paxico, Kansas earns about $35,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paxico, Kansas expensive?

In Paxico, Kansas, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Paxico, Kansas?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Paxico, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paxico, Kansas?

About 7.1% of people in Paxico, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paxico, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Paxico, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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