Paxton, Illinois Population 2022
Paxton is a city located in Ford County Illinois. Paxton has a 2020 population of 4,446. It is also the county seat of Ford County. Paxton is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,450 in 2010.
The average household income in Paxton is $63,112 with a poverty rate of 11.47%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $640 per month, and the median house value is $97,700. The median age in Paxton is 40.5 years, 35.8 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
Paxton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paxtonwas:
- White: 91.39%
- Other race: 4.71%
- Black or African American: 1.94%
- Asian: 1.08%
- Two or more races: 0.54%
- Native American: 0.34%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,725 | 91.39% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 1.94% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 14 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 44 | 1.08% |
| Some Other Race | 192 | 4.71% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.54% |
Paxton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,663 | 2.34 | 72.5 |
| Married | 816 | 2.99 | 93.8 |
| Male | 36 | 2.31 | 100 |
| Female | 223 | 3.39 | 45.3 |
| Non Family | 588 | 1.05 | 51.7 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 1.90% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 144 | 5.25% |
| High School Graduate | 959 | 34.97% |
| Some College | 642 | 23.41% |
| Associates Degree | 320 | 11.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 436 | 15.90% |
| Graduate Degree | 189 | 6.89% |
Paxton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Other Race | 68 | 17 | 17 |
| White | 2,527 | 2,403 | 564 |
| Hispanic | 116 | 48 | 17 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | |
| Black | 41 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$40,530
Average Earnings
$50,781
Average Male
$29,871
Average Female
Paxton Language by Age
Paxton Language
92.96% of Paxton residents speak only English, while 7.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.24% of the population.
Paxton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,499 | 330 | 9.43% |
| Other | 108 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 254 | 115 | 45.28% |
11.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.40%
Male Poverty Rate
13.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Paxton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paxton is White, with 9.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paxton is Hispanic, with 45.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.87%.
Paxton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Paxton Married by Age and Sex
Paxton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Paxton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 257 | 9.14% |
| Native American | 14 | 100.00% |
Paxton Veterans by Education
3.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
78.70%
Born in Paxton
98.48%
Native Born
1.52%
Foreign Born
1.30%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.48% of Paxton residents were born in the United States, with 78.70% having been born in Illinois. 1.30% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 3,036 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 2,912 | -124 | -0.42% |
| 1920 | 3,033 | 121 | 0.41% |
| 1930 | 2,892 | -141 | -0.47% |
| 1940 | 3,106 | 214 | 0.72% |
| 1950 | 3,795 | 689 | 2.02% |
| 1960 | 4,370 | 575 | 1.42% |
| 1970 | 4,373 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 1980 | 4,258 | -115 | -0.27% |
| 1990 | 4,289 | 31 | 0.07% |
| 2000 | 4,525 | 236 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 4,473 | -52 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 4,471 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 4,469 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 4,467 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 4,465 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 4,463 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 4,461 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 4,459 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 4,457 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2019 | 4,455 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 4,450 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 4,448 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2022 | 4,446 | -2 | -0.04% |