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Paxton

County:
Ford County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.036
State:
Illinois

Paxton is a city located in Ford County, Illinois. Paxton has a 2026 population of 4,402. It is also the county seat of Ford County. Paxton is currently growing at a rate of 0.85% annually but its population has decreased by -0.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,442 in 2020.

4.4K
Total Population
1,450
Density (mi²)
37 0.85%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)