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Paxville

South Carolina · 228 residents (2025 est.) · 1.051 sq mi
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Paxville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,958. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,900. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
453
+83%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
431 / sq mi
+83%since 2000
from 236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
+12%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:228 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1532403284165031990201020202024Paxville
2024453
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,958
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,381
+55%since 2000
from $16,390 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+1%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+29%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(161)
Black33.9%(84)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.3%(140)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.9%(140)
Black57.6%(261)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(38)
Diversity Score70.6%(320)
Diversity Score
71
+25%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.7%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−49.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.6%
+27.1 ptssince 2017
from 52.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paxville, South Carolina?

Paxville, South Carolina has about 453 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paxville, South Carolina?

The typical household in Paxville, South Carolina earns about $58,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paxville, South Carolina expensive?

In Paxville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $133,900, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Paxville, South Carolina?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Paxville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paxville, South Carolina?

About 19.9% of people in Paxville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paxville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Paxville, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 224 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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