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Paxtonia

Pennsylvania · 5,412 residents · 2.314 sq mi
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Paxtonia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,960. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $163,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% 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
5,412
+3%since 2000
from 5,254 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,339 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+8%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Paxtonia
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,960
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,152 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,888
+33%since 2000
from $23,279 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+6%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(4,584)
Black6.1%(331)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(159)
Asian3.9%(210)
Other0.5%(25)
Diversity Score31%(1,678)
Diversity Score
31
+41%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.6%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
46.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania?

Paxtonia, Pennsylvania has about 5,412 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania earns about $64,960 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 $163,200, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania?

About 31.8% 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 2.4% 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 550 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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