State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,301.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.15%
Growth Since 2010
-11.67%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Paxton, Illinois Population 2021
3,951
Paxton is a city located in Ford County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Ford County. With a 2020 population of 3,951, it is the 372nd largest city in Illinois and the 5451st largest city in the United States . Paxton is currently declining at a rate of -2.15% annually and its population has decreased by -11.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,473 in 2010. Paxton reached it's highest population of 4,525 in 2000. Spanning over 3 miles, Paxton has a population density of 1,302 people per square mile.
The average household income in Paxton is $63,112 with a poverty rate of 11.25%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $655 per month, and the median house value is $94,800. 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 Paxton was:
- White: 90.88%
- Other race: 4.72%
- Black or African American: 2.46%
- Asian: 1.04%
- Native American: 0.66%
- Two or more races: 0.24%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Paxton, Illinois is 3,951 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,212.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,473.
Paxton, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,835 | 90.88% |
| Some Other Race | 199 | 4.72% |
| Black or African American | 104 | 2.46% |
| Asian | 44 | 1.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 28 | 0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.24% |
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Paxton Population by Race
Paxton Population Pyramid $2021
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Paxton Population by Age
Paxton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,729 | 2.33 | 68.4 |
| Married | 761 | 3.02 | 91.9 |
| Non Family | 673 | 1.11 | 50.1 |
| Female | 259 | 3.47 | 42.5 |
| Male | 36 | 2.53 | 100 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
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Paxton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86 | 3.06% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 147 | 5.24% |
| High School Graduate | 962 | 34.26% |
| Some College | 658 | 23.43% |
| Associates Degree | 332 | 11.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 433 | 15.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 190 | 6.77% |
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Paxton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Paxton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,551 | 2,397 | 569 |
| Hispanic | 126 | 64 | 18 |
| Other Race | 62 | 18 | 18 |
| Black | 59 | 50 | |
| Asian | 44 | 36 | 36 |
| Native American | 28 | 28 |
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 81.82%.
Paxton Educational Attainment by Race
Paxton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Paxton Language by Age
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Paxton Language
92.16% of Paxton residents speak only English, while 7.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.30% of the population.
Paxton Language
Paxton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,599 | 362 | 10.06% |
| Hispanic | 268 | 92 | 34.33% |
| Other | 199 | 84 | 42.21% |
11.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.81%
Male Poverty Rate
13.40%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Paxton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paxton is Other, with 42.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paxton is White, with 10.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.18%.
Paxton Poverty
Paxton Poverty Rate by Education
Paxton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Paxton Married by Age and Sex
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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 35-44.
Paxton Marital Status by Race
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Paxton Marital Status
Paxton Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 254 | 8.82% |
| Native American | 17 | 60.71% |
Paxton Veterans by Race
Paxton Veterans by Education
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5.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
Paxton Veterans by Education
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62.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
Paxton Employment by Age
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Paxton Employment by Race
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Paxton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.10%
Native Born
1.90%
Foreign Born
0.85%
Non Citizen
1.04%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.10% of Paxton residents were born in the United States, with 76.64% having been born in Illinois. 0.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Paxton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,951 | -87 | -2.15% |
| 2020 | 4,038 | -87 | -2.11% |
| 2019 | 4,125 | -87 | -2.07% |
| 2018 | 4,212 | -21 | -0.50% |
| 2017 | 4,233 | -15 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 4,248 | -61 | -1.42% |
| 2015 | 4,309 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 4,315 | -75 | -1.71% |
| 2013 | 4,390 | -54 | -1.22% |
| 2012 | 4,444 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 4,440 | -66 | -1.46% |
| 2010 | 4,506 | -19 | -0.04% |
| 2000 | 4,525 | 236 | 0.54% |
| 1990 | 4,289 | 31 | 0.07% |
| 1980 | 4,258 | -115 | -0.27% |
| 1970 | 4,373 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 1960 | 4,370 | 575 | 1.42% |
| 1950 | 3,795 | 689 | 2.02% |
| 1940 | 3,106 | 214 | 0.72% |
| 1930 | 2,892 | -141 | -0.47% |
| 1920 | 3,033 | 121 | 0.41% |
| 1910 | 2,912 | -124 | -0.42% |
| 1900 | 3,036 | 0.00% |