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Paxville

South Carolina · 232 residents · 1.051 sq mi
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Paxville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,292. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232
−6%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
221 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+3%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1532403284165031990201020202024Paxville
2024453
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,292
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,710
+63%since 2000
from $16,390 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,500
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+34%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(83)
Black56%(130)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other4.1%(10)
Diversity Score67.3%(156)
Diversity Score
67
+19%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.1%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paxville, South Carolina?

Paxville, South Carolina has about 232 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paxville, South Carolina earns about $52,292 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 $123,500, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Paxville, South Carolina?

About 12.9% 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 5.5% 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 3 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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