Paxton, IL

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Paxton Overview

4,225
TOTAL POPULATION
2,209
MALE POPULATION
2,016
FEMALE POPULATION
109.57
MALES / 100 FEMALES
91.26
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,489
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,462
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,040
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
85.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,997
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Paxton Zip Codes

Paxton Area Codes

Race in Paxton

The most populous races in Paxton are White / Caucasian (3,885 | 91.9%), Hispanic or Latino (215 | 5.1%), and Two or more Races (130 | 3.1%).
Race in Paxton
Race# Population% Population
Asian621.5%
Black / African American240.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2155.1%
Native / Alaskan90.2%
White / Caucasian3,88591.9%
Two or more Races1303.1%
Some other Race1152.7%
Total4,225100.0%

Ancestry in Paxton

The most populous ancestries reported in Paxton are German (921 | 21.8%), Irish (455 | 10.8%), American (439 | 10.4%), English (294 | 7.0%), and Mexican (169 | 4.0%), together accounting for 53.9% of all Paxton residents.
Ancestry in Paxton
Ancestry# Population% Population
American43910.4%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac380.9%
Belgian120.3%
Cherokee180.4%
Choctaw20.1%
Dutch230.5%
Ecuadorian80.2%
English2947.0%
European1112.6%
French671.6%
German92121.8%
Hungarian120.3%
Irish45510.8%
Italian1583.7%
Luxembourger140.3%
Mexican1694.0%
Northern European60.1%
Norwegian140.3%
Polish591.4%
Puerto Rican70.2%
Scandinavian461.1%
Scotch-Irish310.7%
Scottish300.7%
Sioux120.3%
Slovak80.2%
South American80.2%
Spaniard180.4%
Swedish1112.6%
Swiss380.9%
Thai621.5%
Welsh20.1%
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Immigrants in Paxton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Paxton came from Central America (36 | 0.9%), Latin America (36 | 0.9%), Mexico (36 | 0.9%), Eastern Europe (6 | 0.1%), and Europe (6 | 0.1%), together accounting for 2.8% of all Paxton residents.
Immigrants in Paxton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America360.9%
Eastern Europe60.1%
Europe60.1%
Latin America360.9%
Mexico360.9%
Poland60.1%
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Sex and Age in Paxton

Sex and Age in Paxton

The most populous age groups in Paxton are 60 to 64 Years (242 | 11.0%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (181 | 9.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Paxton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years89 (4.0%)113 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years221 (10.0%)99 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years152 (6.9%)168 (8.3%)
15 to 19 Years182 (8.2%)71 (3.5%)
20 to 24 Years84 (3.8%)45 (2.2%)
25 to 29 Years154 (7.0%)104 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years123 (5.6%)177 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Years192 (8.7%)120 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Years62 (2.8%)125 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years127 (5.8%)68 (3.4%)
50 to 54 Years138 (6.2%)154 (7.6%)
55 to 59 Years84 (3.8%)96 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years242 (11.0%)181 (9.0%)
65 to 69 Years118 (5.3%)158 (7.8%)
70 to 74 Years86 (3.9%)49 (2.4%)
75 to 79 Years33 (1.5%)123 (6.1%)
80 to 84 Years68 (3.1%)39 (1.9%)
85 Years and over54 (2.4%)126 (6.2%)
Total2,209 (100.0%)2,016 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Paxton

Median Family Size in Paxton

The median family size in Paxton is 3.09 persons per family, with single female/mother families (156 | 15.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.45 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (22 | 2.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.41 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Paxton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple824 (82.2%)3.04
Single Male/Father22 (2.2%)2.41
Single Female/Mother156 (15.6%)3.45
Total Families1,002 (100.0%)3.09

Median Household Size in Paxton

The median household size in Paxton is 2.33 persons per household, with single female/mother households (156 | 9.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.63 persons per household. non-family households (733 | 42.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.09 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Paxton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple824 (47.5%)3.19
Single Male/Father22 (1.3%)2.59
Single Female/Mother156 (9.0%)3.63
Non-family733 (42.2%)1.09
Total Households1,735 (100.0%)2.33

Household Size by Marriage Status in Paxton

Out of a total of 1,735 households in Paxton, 1,002 (57.8%) are family households, while 733 (42.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 378, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 687.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Paxton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-687 (39.6%)
2-Person Households378 (21.8%)34 (2.0%)
3-Person Households201 (11.6%)12 (0.7%)
4-Person Households245 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households152 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households26 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,002 (57.8%)733 (42.2%)

Female Fertility in Paxton

Fertility by Age in Paxton

Average fertility rate in Paxton is 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Paxton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years22 (100.0%)67.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total22 (100.0%)31.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Paxton

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Paxton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Paxton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Paxton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree12 (54.5%)40.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree10 (45.5%)139.0
Total22 (100.0%)31.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Paxton

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Paxton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Paxton

Income Overview in Paxton

Per Capita Income in Paxton is $31,489, while median incomes of families and households are $81,462 and $59,040 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,225$31,489
Median Family Income1,002$81,462
Mean Family Income1,002$99,314
Median Household Income1,735$59,040
Mean Household Income1,735$74,285
Income Deficit1,002$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,22514.62%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,22585.38¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,2250.43

Earnings by Sex in Paxton

Average Earnings in Paxton are $42,545, $43,634 for men and $37,256 for women, a difference of 14.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Paxton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,121 (53.9%)$43,634
Female958 (46.1%)$37,256
Total2,079 (100.0%)$42,545

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Paxton

The most common earnings brackets in Paxton are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (162 | 14.4%) and $65,000 to $74,999 for women (112 | 11.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Paxton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less48 (4.3%)59 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99911 (1.0%)5 (0.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49913 (1.2%)23 (2.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99936 (3.2%)23 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49940 (3.6%)32 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)67 (7.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49913 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9993 (0.3%)11 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4994 (0.4%)19 (2.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99921 (1.9%)9 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999102 (9.1%)105 (11.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99982 (7.3%)52 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99994 (8.4%)82 (8.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999117 (10.4%)50 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99918 (1.6%)81 (8.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99921 (1.9%)80 (8.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999162 (14.4%)85 (8.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999112 (10.0%)112 (11.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99981 (7.2%)37 (3.9%)
$100,000+143 (12.8%)26 (2.7%)
Total1,121 (100.0%)958 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Paxton

Average earnings in Paxton are $55,750 for men and $43,313 for women, a difference of 22.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $116,435, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,063. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,106, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,771.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Paxton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,063$0
High School Diploma$44,709$26,771
College or Associate's Degree$58,137$36,441
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$116,435$63,106
Total$55,750$43,313

Family Income in Paxton

Family Income Brackets in Paxton

According to the Paxton family income data, there are 221 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Paxton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000313.1%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99950.5%
$25,000 to $34,999747.4%
$35,000 to $49,99910410.4%
$50,000 to $74,99922122.1%
$75,000 to $99,99918318.3%
$100,000 to $149,99921121.1%
$150,000 to $199,99911211.2%
$200,000+616.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Paxton

3-person families (241 | 24.0%) account for the highest median family income in Paxton with $83,964 per family, while 2-person families (418 | 41.7%) have the highest median income of $39,038 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Paxton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families418 (41.7%)$78,077
3-Person Families241 (24.0%)$83,964
4-Person Families175 (17.5%)$71,250
5-Person Families142 (14.2%)$81,823
6-Person Families26 (2.6%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,002 (100.0%)$81,462

Family Income by Number of Earners in Paxton

The median family income in Paxton is $81,462, with families comprising 3+ earners (156) having the highest median family income of $159,000, while families with no earners (149) have the lowest median family income of $39,250, accounting for 15.6% and 14.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Paxton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners149 (14.9%)$39,250
1 Earner269 (26.9%)$73,165
2 Earners428 (42.7%)$84,830
3+ Earners156 (15.6%)$159,000
Total1,002 (100.0%)$81,462

Household Income in Paxton

Household Income Brackets in Paxton

With 344 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Paxton, accounting for 19.8% of all households. In contrast, only 62 households (3.6%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Paxton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000623.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991116.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991418.1%
$25,000 to $34,99922012.7%
$35,000 to $49,99925214.5%
$50,000 to $74,99934419.8%
$75,000 to $99,99919311.1%
$100,000 to $149,99920812.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991237.1%
$200,000+784.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Paxton

The median household income in Paxton is $59,040, with the highest median household income of $73,625 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 635 households (36.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 46 households (2.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Paxton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years46 (2.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years635 (36.6%)$73,625
45 to 64 Years526 (30.3%)$49,500
65+ Years528 (30.4%)$41,892
Total1,735 (100.0%)$59,040

Poverty in Paxton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Paxton

With 8.9% poverty level for males and 9.8% for females among the residents of Paxton, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 26 males (48.1%) and 28 females (50.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Paxton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (21.2%)43 (46.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years17 (5.8%)7 (4.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years26 (48.1%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)28 (50.9%)
25 to 34 Years7 (2.6%)41 (14.7%)
35 to 44 Years55 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years56 (17.5%)53 (19.4%)
65 to 74 Years9 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (2.3%)12 (5.8%)
Total187 (8.9%)184 (9.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Paxton

According to the poverty statistics in Paxton, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Paxton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years52 (78.8%)49 (53.3%)
5 Years29 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years274 (94.2%)145 (95.4%)
12 to 14 Years43 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)
15 Years28 (51.8%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years21 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years186 (100.0%)27 (49.1%)
25 to 34 Years260 (97.4%)238 (85.3%)
35 to 44 Years191 (77.6%)245 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years253 (100.0%)216 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years263 (82.5%)220 (80.6%)
65 to 74 Years188 (95.4%)191 (100.0%)
75 Years and over130 (97.7%)195 (94.2%)
Total1,918 (91.1%)1,702 (90.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Paxton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Paxton show that 2.7% or 22 of the total 824 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 15.9%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.6%, which includes 3 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Paxton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children517 (99.4%)3 (0.6%)
1 or 2 Children211 (97.7%)5 (2.3%)
3 or 4 Children74 (84.1%)14 (15.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total802 (97.3%)22 (2.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Paxton

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Paxton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)28 (57.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)28 (17.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Paxton

The poverty data for Paxton shows that 22 of the married-couple family households (2.7%) and 28 of the single-parent households (15.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (15.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 household (41.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Paxton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children5 (2.3%)28 (41.2%)
3 or 4 Children14 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (2.7%)28 (15.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Paxton

Employment by Class of Employer in Paxton

Among the 1,967 employed individuals in Paxton, private company employees (1,378 | 70.1%), not-for-profit organizations (193 | 9.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (168 | 8.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Paxton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,37870.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)231.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1688.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations1939.8%
Local Government Employees1326.7%
State Government Employees733.7%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,967100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Paxton

According to the labor force statistics for Paxton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,329), 60.0% or 1,997 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 30 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 94.3% or 283 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.3% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Paxton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years142 (71.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years64 (49.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years224 (86.8%)15 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years283 (94.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years411 (82.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years454 (93.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years106 (58.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years180 (42.6%)15 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years102 (24.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over31 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,997 (60.0%)30 (1.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Paxton

According to labor force statistics for Paxton, 77.2% of individuals (1,657) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,147) are in the labor force, with 1.8% or 30 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.3% or 384 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.7% or 30 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Paxton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School65 (73.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma447 (78.8%)38 (6.7%)
College / Associate Degree762 (72.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher384 (86.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,657 (77.2%)39 (1.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Paxton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Paxton are Community & Social Service (186 | 9.5%), Education Instruction & Library (139 | 7.1%), Management (128 | 6.5%), Business & Financial (79 | 4.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (77 | 3.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Paxton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Paxton, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Business & Financial (73.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Paxton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management68 (53.1%)60 (46.9%)
Business & Financial58 (73.4%)21 (26.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 59 (31.7%)127 (68.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library59 (42.4%)80 (57.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Total (Category)260 (47.7%)285 (52.3%)
Total (Overall)1,049 (53.3%)918 (46.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Paxton are Personal Care & Service (90 | 4.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (58 | 2.9%), Healthcare Support (52 | 2.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (24 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Paxton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Paxton, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (74.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (45.8%), and Healthcare Support (17.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (82.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (54.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Paxton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support9 (17.3%)43 (82.7%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving43 (74.1%)15 (25.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance11 (45.8%)13 (54.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)90 (100.0%)
Total (Category)63 (28.1%)161 (71.9%)
Total (Overall)1,049 (53.3%)918 (46.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Paxton are Sales & Related (321 | 16.3%), and Office & Administration (290 | 14.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Paxton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Paxton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related168 (52.3%)153 (47.7%)
Office & Administration36 (12.4%)254 (87.6%)
Total (Category)204 (33.4%)407 (66.6%)
Total (Overall)1,049 (53.3%)918 (46.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Paxton are Construction & Extraction (141 | 7.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (127 | 6.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Paxton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Paxton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction137 (97.2%)4 (2.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)264 (98.5%)4 (1.5%)
Total (Overall)1,049 (53.3%)918 (46.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Paxton are Production (150 | 7.6%), Material Moving (127 | 6.5%), and Transportation (42 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Paxton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Paxton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production125 (83.3%)25 (16.7%)
Transportation29 (69.1%)13 (30.9%)
Material Moving104 (81.9%)23 (18.1%)
Total (Category)258 (80.9%)61 (19.1%)
Total (Overall)1,049 (53.3%)918 (46.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Paxton

Employment Industries in Paxton

The major employment industries in Paxton include Retail Trade (320 | 16.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (252 | 12.8%), Manufacturing (236 | 12.0%), Construction (184 | 9.3%), and Educational Services (169 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Paxton

Employment Industries by Sex in Paxton

The Paxton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Construction (97.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Public Administration (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (89.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Paxton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction180 (97.8%)4 (2.2%)
Manufacturing163 (69.1%)73 (30.9%)
Wholesale Trade41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade211 (65.9%)109 (34.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing42 (79.2%)11 (20.7%)
Utilities97 (60.3%)64 (39.8%)
Information34 (75.6%)11 (24.4%)
Finance & Insurance64 (55.2%)52 (44.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing29 (67.4%)14 (32.6%)
Professional & Scientific25 (24.5%)77 (75.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Educational Services70 (41.4%)99 (58.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance27 (10.7%)225 (89.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services43 (47.2%)48 (52.7%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Total1,049 (53.3%)918 (46.7%)

Education in Paxton

School Enrollment in Paxton

The most common levels of schooling among the 908 students in Paxton are elementary school (294 | 32.4%), high school (234 | 25.8%), and middle school (219 | 24.1%).
School Enrollment in Paxton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool495.4%
Kindergarten323.5%
Elementary School29432.4%
Middle School21924.1%
High School23425.8%
College / Undergraduate808.8%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total908100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Paxton

Out of a total of 908 students who are enrolled in schools in Paxton, 62 (6.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 846 (93.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 17 (34.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 320 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Paxton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds32 (65.3%)17 (34.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old244 (84.4%)45 (15.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds320 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds136 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total846 (93.2%)62 (6.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Paxton

Business (127 | 20.3%), education (123 | 19.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (85 | 13.6%), science & technology (77 | 12.3%), and social sciences (66 | 10.6%) are the most common fields of study among 624 individuals in Paxton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Paxton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics142.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8513.6%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology203.2%
Social Sciences6610.6%
Engineering162.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology7712.3%
Business12720.3%
Education12319.7%
Literature & Languages121.9%
Liberal Arts & History50.8%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications162.6%
Arts & Humanities6310.1%
Total624100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Paxton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Paxton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Paxton are males with 2 vehicles (396, accounting for 37.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (306, making up 43.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Paxton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle13 (1.2%)12 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle116 (11.1%)166 (18.1%)
2 Vehicles396 (37.8%)306 (33.3%)
3 Vehicles343 (32.7%)370 (40.3%)
4 Vehicles119 (11.3%)40 (4.4%)
5 or more Vehicles62 (5.9%)24 (2.6%)
Total1,049 (100.0%)918 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Paxton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Paxton are less than 5 minutes (334 commuters, 18.6%), 5 to 9 minutes (309 commuters, 17.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (223 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Paxton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes33418.6%
5 to 9 Minutes30917.2%
10 to 14 Minutes714.0%
15 to 19 Minutes1719.6%
20 to 24 Minutes22312.4%
25 to 29 Minutes392.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1779.9%
35 to 39 Minutes1045.8%
40 to 44 Minutes754.2%
45 to 59 Minutes22012.3%
60 to 89 Minutes382.1%
90 or more Minutes301.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Paxton

The most common commute times in Paxton are less than 5 minutes (165 commuters, 16.4%) for males and less than 5 minutes (169 commuters, 21.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Paxton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes165 (16.4%)169 (21.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes142 (14.1%)167 (21.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes44 (4.4%)27 (3.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes137 (13.7%)34 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes138 (13.8%)85 (10.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes17 (1.7%)22 (2.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes92 (9.2%)85 (10.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes47 (4.7%)57 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes41 (4.1%)34 (4.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes140 (13.9%)80 (10.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes11 (1.1%)27 (3.4%)
90 or more Minutes30 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Paxton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Paxton are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (188, 18.7%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (149, 18.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Paxton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM62 (6.2%)63 (8.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM186 (18.5%)25 (3.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM110 (11.0%)10 (1.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM102 (10.2%)74 (9.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM185 (18.4%)149 (18.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM188 (18.7%)146 (18.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM33 (3.3%)77 (9.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4 (0.4%)55 (7.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)15 (1.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM49 (4.9%)21 (2.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)51 (6.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM11 (1.1%)42 (5.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM74 (7.4%)59 (7.5%)
Total1,004 (100.0%)787 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Paxton

Occupancy by Ownership in Paxton

Of the total 1,735 dwellings in Paxton, owner-occupied units account for 1,328 (76.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 407 (23.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Paxton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,32876.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units40723.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,735100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Paxton

Occupancy by Household Size in Paxton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household68739.6%
2-Person Household41223.7%
3-Person Household21312.3%
4+ Person Household42324.4%
Total Housing Units1,735100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Paxton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Paxton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household335 (48.8%)352 (51.2%)
2-Person Household398 (96.6%)14 (3.4%)
3-Person Household213 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household382 (90.3%)41 (9.7%)
Total Housing Units1,328 (76.5%)407 (23.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Paxton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Paxton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School45 (46.4%)52 (53.6%)
High School Diploma333 (69.5%)146 (30.5%)
College/Associate Degree655 (75.8%)209 (24.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher295 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Paxton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Paxton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years38622.3%
35 to 44 Years29517.0%
45 to 54 Years1679.6%
55 to 64 Years35920.7%
65 to 74 Years27315.7%
75 to 84 Years1528.8%
85 Years and Over1035.9%
Total1,735100.0%

Housing Finances in Paxton

Median Income by Occupancy in Paxton

Median Income by Occupancy in Paxton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,328 (76.5%)$71,694
Renter-Occupied407 (23.5%)$30,149
Average1,735 (100.0%)$59,040

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Paxton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Paxton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (0.2%)7 (1.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)52 (12.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99965 (4.9%)46 (11.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)78 (19.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99945 (3.4%)18 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999165 (12.4%)56 (13.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999205 (15.4%)47 (11.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999263 (19.8%)81 (19.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999183 (13.8%)10 (2.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999197 (14.8%)12 (2.9%)
$150,000 or more202 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,328 (100.0%)407 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Paxton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Paxton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30064 (4.8%)81 (19.9%)
$300 to $499101 (7.6%)119 (29.2%)
$500 to $799330 (24.8%)29 (7.1%)
$800 to $999224 (16.9%)39 (9.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499494 (37.2%)116 (28.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99990 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49914 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99911 (0.8%)6 (1.5%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,328 (100.0%)407 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Paxton

Housing Structures in Paxton

Housing Structures in Paxton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,40480.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments80.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments945.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments231.3%
10 or more Apartments18110.4%
Mobile Home / Other251.4%
Total1,735100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Paxton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Paxton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,303 (92.8%)101 (7.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)94 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)181 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,328 (76.5%)407 (23.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Paxton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Paxton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms87 (6.6%)130 (31.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms221 (16.6%)198 (48.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms625 (47.1%)79 (19.4%)
8 or more Rooms395 (29.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,328 (100.0%)407 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Paxton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Paxton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,141 (85.9%)172 (42.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity152 (11.5%)235 (57.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene35 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,328 (100.0%)407 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Paxton

Household Vehicle Usage in Paxton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle19 (1.4%)151 (37.1%)
1 Vehicle268 (20.2%)221 (54.3%)
2 Vehicles543 (40.9%)30 (7.4%)
3 or more Vehicles498 (37.5%)5 (1.2%)
Total1,328 (100.0%)407 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Paxton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Paxton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units447881
Median Property Value$116,200$113,100
Median Household Income$78,750$111
Monthly Housing Costs$560$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,816$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Paxton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Paxton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00040 (8.9%)60 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99993 (20.8%)195 (22.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999297 (66.4%)615 (69.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99917 (3.8%)11 (1.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total447 (100.0%)881 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Paxton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Paxton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99932 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99965 (14.5%)78 (8.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99994 (21.0%)100 (11.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99923 (5.1%)111 (12.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99963 (14.1%)240 (27.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99976 (17.0%)120 (13.6%)
$150,000 or more91 (20.4%)121 (13.7%)
Total447 (100.0%)881 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Paxton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Paxton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x275 (61.5%)71,169 (8,078.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x103 (23.0%)499 (56.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x23 (5.1%)223 (25.3%)
4.0x or more43 (9.6%)34 (3.9%)
Total447 (100.0%)881 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Paxton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Paxton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80051 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49917 (3.8%)38 (4.3%)
$800 to $1,499379 (84.8%)93 (10.6%)
Total447 (100.0%)881 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Paxton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Paxton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Paxton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years253 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years810 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years221 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years469 (97.5%)12 (2.5%)
35 to 44 Years482 (98.2%)9 (1.8%)
45 to 54 Years469 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years592 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years388 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older340 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,024 (99.5%)21 (0.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Paxton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Paxton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born253 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen810 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen221 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Paxton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Paxton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000390 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999836 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999835 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999611 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,352 (98.5%)21 (1.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Paxton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Paxton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6110 (43.5%)143 (56.5%)
6 to 18 Years393 (48.5%)509 (62.8%)
19 to 25 Years54 (24.4%)179 (81.0%)
25 to 34 Years68 (14.1%)401 (83.4%)
35 to 44 Years149 (30.3%)358 (72.9%)
45 to 54 Years106 (22.6%)394 (84.0%)
55 to 64 Years230 (38.9%)407 (68.8%)
65 to 74 Years388 (100.0%)274 (70.6%)
75 Years and over314 (92.3%)204 (60.0%)
Total1,812 (44.8%)2,869 (70.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Paxton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Paxton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years46 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years63 (13.9%)61 (18.3%)
35 to 64 Years117 (14.3%)75 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years20 (10.2%)60 (31.4%)
75 Years and over97 (72.9%)144 (69.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Paxton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Paxton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years48 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (3.5%)34 (17.8%)
75 Years and over84 (63.2%)40 (19.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Paxton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years27 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (2.2%)10 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)29 (15.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Paxton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years38 (8.4%)51 (15.3%)
35 to 64 Years23 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (8.4%)
75 Years and over7 (5.3%)29 (14.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Paxton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years56 (6.9%)75 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years13 (6.6%)20 (10.5%)
75 Years and over47 (35.3%)122 (58.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Paxton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (2.0%)5 (2.6%)
75 Years and over37 (27.8%)3 (1.5%)

Technology Access in Paxton

Computing Device Access in Paxton

Computing Device Access in Paxton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,28173.8%
Smartphone1,34277.3%
Tablet1,02158.9%
No Computing Device1126.5%
Total1,735100.0%

Internet Access in Paxton

Internet Access in Paxton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,07962.2%
Cellular Data Only26115.0%
Satellite Internet1196.9%
No Internet29917.2%
Total1,735100.0%

Paxton Summary

Paxton, Illinois is a small city located in Ford County, in the east-central part of the state. It is situated about 25 miles south of Champaign and about 40 miles north of Bloomington. The city has a population of 4,845 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Paxton was first settled in 1835 by a group of settlers from Pennsylvania. The town was originally called “Pax Town” after the Latin word for peace. In 1854, the name was changed to Paxton, after the nearby town of Paxton, Pennsylvania.
The town was officially incorporated in 1859. During the Civil War, Paxton was a major stop on the Underground Railroad, with many runaway slaves passing through the town on their way to freedom.
In the late 19th century, Paxton was a major center for the coal mining industry. The town was also home to several brickyards and other industries.

Geography

Paxton is located in east-central Illinois, in Ford County. It is situated about 25 miles south of Champaign and about 40 miles north of Bloomington. The city is located on the banks of the Vermilion River, which flows through the city.
The city has a total area of 2.3 square miles, all of which is land. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the city.

Economy

The economy of Paxton is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large farms, as well as several small businesses.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer, a metal fabricator, and a food processing plant.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of Paxton was 4,845 people. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median household income in Paxton was $41,944, and the median family income was $50,917. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Paxton is served by the Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District 10. The city is also home to several churches, including the First Presbyterian Church, the First United Methodist Church, and the St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Paxton?
Total Population of Paxton is 4,225.
What is the Total Male Population of Paxton?
Total Male Population of Paxton is 2,209.
What is the Total Female Population of Paxton?
Total Female Population of Paxton is 2,016.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Paxton?
There are 109.57 Males per 100 Females in Paxton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Paxton?
There are 91.26 Females per 100 Males in Paxton.
What is the Median Population Age in Paxton?
Median Population Age in Paxton is 40.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Paxton
Average Family Size in Paxton is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Paxton
Average Household Size in Paxton is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Paxton?
Per Capita income in Paxton is $31,489.
What is the Median Family Income in Paxton?
Median Family Income in Paxton is $81,462.
What is the Median Household income in Paxton?
Median Household Income in Paxton is $59,040.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Paxton?
Income or Wage Gap in Paxton is 14.6%.
Women in Paxton earn 85.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Paxton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Paxton is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Paxton?
There are 1,997 People in the Labor Forcein in Paxton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Paxton?
60.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Paxton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Paxton?
Unemployment Rate in Paxton is 1.5%.