Lower Paxton township is located in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. Lower Paxton township has a 2024 population of 54,943. Lower Paxton township is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 2.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53,722 in 2020.
The average household income in Lower Paxton township is $105,050 with a poverty rate of 6.27%. The median age in Lower Paxton township is 40.2 years: 38.4 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lower Paxton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,075 | 67.3% |
| Black or African American | 9,420 | 17.57% |
| Asian | 5,100 | 9.51% |
| Two or more races | 2,164 | 4.04% |
| Other race | 768 | 1.43% |
| Native American | 74 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,656 | 2.46 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Married | 11,004 | 3.2 | 84 | 16 |
| Non Family | 7,435 | 1.19 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Female | 2,255 | 2.92 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Male | 962 | 2.64 | 51 | 49 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
67.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,381 | 3.65% |
| Associates Degree | 4,251 | 11.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,476 | 25.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,203 | 13.76% |
| High School Graduate | 11,068 | 29.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 974 | 2.58% |
| Some College | 5,459 | 14.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,688 | 25,762 | 11,278 |
| Black | 5,628 | 5,356 | 1,994 |
| Asian | 3,410 | 2,373 | 864 |
| Hispanic | 1,150 | 1,032 | 212 |
| 2+ Races | 1,052 | 1,034 | 316 |
| Other Race | 373 | 325 | 60 |
| Native American | 50 | 50 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,373 | $78,167 | $52,355 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,156 | $88,036 | $72,879 |
| High School Graduate | $34,991 | $45,146 | $31,272 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,442 | $29,464 | $27,481 |
| Overall | $50,762 | $57,135 | $44,812 |
| Some College | $48,510 | $52,303 | $44,886 |
$50,762
Average Earnings
$57,135
Average Male
$44,812
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.02% of Lower Paxton township residents speak only English, while 12.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34,532 | 1,415 | 4.1% |
| Black | 9,328 | 1,046 | 11.21% |
| Asian | 5,086 | 465 | 9.14% |
| Hispanic | 2,493 | 332 | 13.32% |
| Multiple | 2,164 | 230 | 10.63% |
| Native | 74 | 50 | 67.57% |
| Other | 759 | 36 | 4.74% |
6.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.94%
Male Poverty Rate
6.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lower Paxton township is Native, with 67.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lower Paxton township is White, with 4.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.45% |
| Some College | 6.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.43% |
| Female Employed | 3.37% |
| Male Employed | 2.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,002 | $121,024 |
| Households | $83,989 | $105,050 |
| Married Families | $115,221 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,220 | $69,911 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,078
Number of Veterans
2,751
Male Veterans
327
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,038 |
| Second Gulf War | 875 |
| First Gulf War | 626 |
| Korea | 109 |
| World War II | 86 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 859 |
| 35 to 54 | 857 |
| 75+ | 556 |
| 55 to 64 | 435 |
| 18 to 34 | 371 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,693 | 9.14% |
| Black | 259 | 3.86% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 7.67% |
| 2+ Races | 116 | 8.67% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.37%
Born in Lower Paxton township
85.99%
Native Born
14.01%
Foreign Born
6.1%
Non Citizen
7.91%
Naturalized
85.99% of Lower Paxton township residents were born in the United States, with 66.37% having been born in Pennsylvania. 6.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 55,623 | 136 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 55,487 | 136 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 55,351 | 136 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 55,215 | 136 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 55,079 | 136 | 0.25% |
| 2024 | 54,943 | 136 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 54,807 | 136 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 54,671 | 401 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 54,270 | 548 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 53,722 | 3,814 | 7.64% |
| 2019 | 49,908 | 425 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 49,483 | 424 | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 49,059 | 410 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 48,649 | 398 | 0.82% |
| 2015 | 48,251 | 141 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 48,110 | 207 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 47,903 | 295 | 0.62% |
| 2012 | 47,608 | 119 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 47,489 | 130 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 47,359 | 0 | 0% |