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Paxtonia

Pennsylvania · 4,074 residents · 2.314 sq mi
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Paxtonia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,594. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 1,180 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $249,900. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% 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

Total population
4,074
−22%since 2000
from 5,254 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,761 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 2,271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+25%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Paxtonia
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,594
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,152 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,925
+119%since 2000
from $23,279 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+23%since 2010
from 0.329 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,387
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(4,692)
Black5.3%(281)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(93)
Asian2.2%(116)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.1%(1,159)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(2,843)
Black2.8%(113)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(330)
Asian14.8%(601)
Other4.6%(187)
Diversity Score60.2%(2,454)
Diversity Score
60
+173%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+96%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.4%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.2%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 80.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 88.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania?

Paxtonia, Pennsylvania has about 4,074 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania earns about $102,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paxtonia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Paxtonia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $249,900, and the typical rent is about $1,387 a month.

How educated are people in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania?

About 45.0% of adults age 25 and over in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania?

About 11.2% of people in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paxtonia, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Paxtonia, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 788 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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