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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Paxton

Nebraska · 544 residents · 1.032 sq mi
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Paxton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,292. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $26,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
544
−11%vs 2000
vs 614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
527 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.9
−6%vs 2000
vs 38.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
4985516056587111990201020202024Paxton
2024622
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,292
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,523 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,933
−31%vs 2000
vs $12,988 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.8%
+5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,700
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$267
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $416 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
74.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.8% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−26%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(593)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(35)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(538)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(6)
Diversity Score10.3%(56)
Diversity Score
10
+82%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.8%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paxton, Nebraska?

Paxton, Nebraska has about 544 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Paxton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Paxton, Nebraska earns about $22,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paxton, Nebraska expensive?

In Paxton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $26,700, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in Paxton, Nebraska?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Paxton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paxton, Nebraska?

About 14.8% of people in Paxton, Nebraska 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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