Paxton, Illinois
Paxton: City in Ford County, Illinois
About
Paxton is a city located in the county of Ford in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,473 and a population density of 585 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,117 inhabitants.
The city was created 165 years ago in 1858.
Quick Facts about Paxton
| Population : | 4,117 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Ford County |
| Postal code : | 60957 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 7.65 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,618 feet / 798 meters |
| Capital city : | Paxton is capital of Ford County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1859 (165 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:42:34 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 538 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Paxton is located at 40°27'37"N 88°5'43"W (40.4603100, -88.0953200).
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Official website of Paxton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Paxton decreased by 8.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,473 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,440 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,444 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,390 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,315 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,309 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,248 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,233 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,212 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,125 | -2.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,117 | -0.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 91,765 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 79,166 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 15.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 89,137 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 76,036 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 57.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 64.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 29.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,597 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 22.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.6% |
Paxton zip code is 60957.
County name: Ford, County
fips: 17053
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $281,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,743 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $611 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,084 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 32,470 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.73 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 229,224 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 262,397 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 48,651 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 862,945 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,882 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,669 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,211 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 6,222 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,893 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,740 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,883 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,085 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 289 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,732 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,605.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 29.18 |
Other Places in Paxton
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People born in Paxton (6)
People born in Paxton, including musician Earl Peterson, aviator Curtiss LaQ. Day, United States navy officer William H. Plackett, .
List
- Tom Meents (American monster truck driver) he was born in 10/07/1967
- Edward Franklin Buchner (American academic and scholar in education studies) he was born in 01/01/1868
- Angie Lee (American university administrator) she was born in 01/01/1965
Schools in Paxton
College & universities near Paxton, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143181 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Urbana | Urbana (IL) | 61801 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Paxton, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Paxton , Massachusetts city in Ford County, Illinois with a population of 5,008 people.
- Paxton , Ohio former village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States with a population of 2,081 people.
- Paxton , Florida town in Walton County, Florida with a population of 888 people.
- Paxton , Nebraska human settlement in Keith County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 487 people.
- Paxton , Kansas township in Logan County, Kansas with a population of 28 people.
Other cities in Ford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ford County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gibson City | 3,233 | City in Ford County, Illinois, United States |
| Piper City | 746 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Melvin | 410 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Roberts | 328 | Settlement in Illinois, USA |
| Elliott | 269 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sibley | 251 | Village in Illinois |
| Kempton | 206 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Paxton distances to largest Illinois cities
