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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Paxtang

Pennsylvania · 1,570 residents · 0.406 sq mi
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Paxtang has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $93,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,570
−2%since 1990
from 1,599 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,867 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 3,938 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+1%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Paxtang
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,250
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,826 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,217
+38%since 1990
from $16,863 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$93,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$519
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $397 in 1990
US average: $602
75.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
24.3% rent
2.0
−7%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,535)
Black1.9%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(28)
Asian1.3%(20)
Diversity Score13.6%(218)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,364)
Black5.9%(92)
Hispanic / Latino4%(63)
Asian1.5%(24)
Diversity Score26.6%(418)
27
+95%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−24%since 1990
from 14.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paxtang, Pennsylvania?

Paxtang, Pennsylvania has about 1,570 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Paxtang, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Paxtang, Pennsylvania earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paxtang, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Paxtang, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $93,900, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Paxtang, Pennsylvania?

About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in Paxtang, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paxtang, Pennsylvania?

About 4.5% of people in Paxtang, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paxtang, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Paxtang, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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