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The City of Paxton had a population of 4,131 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Paxton is located at latitude 40.4603 and longitude -88.0953 in Ford County. The formal boundaries for the City of Paxton encompass a land area of 2.94 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Ford County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Paxton has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Paxton is located within Township of Patton, a minor civil division (MCD) of Ford County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,131 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,361 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $62,386 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,712 |
| Median Home Value | $120,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,955 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,305 (66.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 484 (24.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 166 (8.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,789 |
| Average Household Size | 2.20 |
| Family Households | 1,116 (62.4%) |
The table below compares Paxton to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 371 | 75th |
| Population Density | # 504 | 66th |
| Median Household Income | # 898 | 39th |
| Per Capita Income | # 828 | 43rd |
| Diversity Index | # 877 | 40th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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