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Paxtonia

Pennsylvania · 5,450 residents · 2.314 sq mi
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Paxtonia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $199,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,450
+4%since 2000
from 5,254 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,355 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+10%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Paxtonia
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,556
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,152 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,168
+64%since 2000
from $23,279 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,099
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(4,125)
Black6.6%(357)
Hispanic / Latino6%(329)
Asian6.1%(331)
Other8.3%(453)
Diversity Score54.9%(2,990)
Diversity Score
55
+149%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+110%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania?

Paxtonia, Pennsylvania has about 5,450 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania earns about $78,556 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 $199,600, and the typical rent is about $1,099 a month.

How educated are people in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania?

About 35.4% 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 2.3% 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 588 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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