Paxtang, PA Demographics

A map of Paxtang's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,089	999	65.5%	60.6%
Asian	180	73	10.8%	4.4%
Hispanic	133	213	8.0%	12.9%
Black	122	245	7.3%	14.9%
Multiracial	110	95	6.6%	5.8%
Native American/Other	28	23	1.7%	1.4%

Paxtang, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,662, a less than 1% change from the 1,648 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.5% White, 10.8% Asian, 8.0% Hispanic, 7.3% Black, 6.6% Multiracial, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paxtang, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paxtang has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Paxtang, that probability was 58.8% in 2020 and 54.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paxtang is ranked the 733rd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Paxtang was ranked the 736th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paxtang's White Population

1,089 residents of Paxtang, or 65.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paxtang is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Paxtang ranks 1784th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxtang's White population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of Paxtang's population has increased from 60.6% to 65.5%.

Paxtang is more White than neighboring Penbrook (39.2% White), Progress (44.9% White), Oberlin (41.3% White), and Enhaut (57.9% White). Paxtang is less White than neighboring Bressler (69.5% White).

Paxtang's Black Population

122 residents of Paxtang, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paxtang is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Paxtang ranks 101st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxtang's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.2%. Black residents' share of Paxtang's population has decreased from 14.9% to 7.3%.

Paxtang is less Black than neighboring Penbrook (24.4% Black), Progress (21.1% Black), Oberlin (16.4% Black), Enhaut (22.5% Black), and Bressler (8.9% Black).

Paxtang's Asian Population

180 residents of Paxtang, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paxtang is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Paxtang ranks 121st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxtang's Asian population has grown by an estimated 146.6%. Asian residents' share of Paxtang's population has increased from 4.4% to 10.8%.

Paxtang is more Asian than neighboring Penbrook (0% Asian), Oberlin (0% Asian), Enhaut (0% Asian), and Bressler (0% Asian). Paxtang is less Asian than neighboring Progress (13.2% Asian).

Paxtang's Hispanic Population

133 residents of Paxtang, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paxtang is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Paxtang ranks 118th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxtang's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Paxtang's population has decreased from 12.9% to 8.0%.

Paxtang is less Hispanic than neighboring Penbrook (26.2% Hispanic), Progress (10.2% Hispanic), Oberlin (41.3% Hispanic), Enhaut (10.9% Hispanic), and Bressler (21.4% Hispanic).

Paxtang's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Paxtang, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paxtang is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Paxtang ranks 67th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxtang's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paxtang's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Paxtang is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oberlin (0% Native American/Other), Enhaut (1.1% Native American/Other), and Bressler (0.2% Native American/Other). Paxtang is less Native American/Other than neighboring Penbrook (1.9% Native American/Other), and Progress (3.9% Native American/Other).

Paxtang's Multiracial Population

110 residents of Paxtang, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paxtang is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Paxtang ranks 170th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxtang's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Paxtang's population has increased from 5.8% to 6.6%.

Paxtang is more Multiracial than neighboring Oberlin (1.1% Multiracial), and Bressler (0% Multiracial). Paxtang is less Multiracial than neighboring Penbrook (8.4% Multiracial), and Enhaut (7.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.