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Paxtonia

Pennsylvania · 5,254 residents · 2.314 sq mi
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Paxtonia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,152. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $111,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% 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

Total population
5,254
+8%since 1990
from 4,862 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,271 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 2,101 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.2
+9%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Paxtonia
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,152
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,038 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,279
+40%since 1990
from $16,676 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $521 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
26.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+20%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(4,610)
Black3.1%(151)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian1.8%(87)
Diversity Score12.7%(619)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(4,692)
Black5.3%(281)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(93)
Asian2.2%(116)
Diversity Score22.1%(1,159)
Diversity Score
22
+73%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−32%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 Paxtonia, Pennsylvania?

Paxtonia, Pennsylvania has about 5,254 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania earns about $47,152 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 $111,800, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania?

About 27.0% 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 5.4% of people in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paxtonia, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Paxtonia, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 392 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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