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Paxton

Nebraska · 523 residents · 1.032 sq mi
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Paxton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,288. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
523
−15%since 2000
from 614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
507 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+9%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4985516056587111990201020202024Paxton
2024622
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,288
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,523 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,496
+89%since 2000
from $12,988 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.4%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−23%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(506)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(10)
Asian1%(5)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score7.8%(41)
Diversity Score
8
+38%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paxton, Nebraska?

Paxton, Nebraska has about 523 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paxton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Paxton, Nebraska earns about $55,288 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 $68,400, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Paxton, Nebraska?

About 16.3% 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 2.4% of people in Paxton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paxton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Paxton, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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