Paxton, IL Demographics

A map of Paxton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,807	3,924	92.2%	88.2%
Multiracial	153	231	3.7%	5.2%
Hispanic	124	226	3.0%	5.1%
Native American/Other	31	19	0.8%	0.4%
Black	16	37	0.4%	0.8%
Asian	0	13	0.0%	0.3%

Paxton, Illinois has an estimated population of 4,131, a decrease from the 4,450 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.2% White, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paxton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paxton has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Paxton, that probability was 21.7% in 2020 and 14.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paxton is ranked the 371st most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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). Paxton was ranked the 359th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paxton's White Population

3,807 residents of Paxton, or 92.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paxton is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Paxton ranks 885th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxton's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Paxton's population has increased from 88.2% to 92.2%.

Paxton is more White than neighboring Loda (85.7% White), Ludlow (64.5% White), Buckley (90.3% White), Rantoul (52% White), and Gifford (90.9% White).

Paxton's Black Population

16 residents of Paxton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paxton is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Paxton ranks 646th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxton's Black population has declined by an estimated 56.8%. Black residents' share of Paxton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Paxton is more Black than neighboring Loda (0% Black). Paxton is less Black than neighboring Ludlow (0.5% Black), Buckley (1.9% Black), Rantoul (17.9% Black), and Gifford (0.6% Black).

Paxton's Asian Population

0 residents of Paxton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paxton is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Paxton ranks 831st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Paxton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Paxton is less Asian than neighboring Buckley (2.1% Asian), and Rantoul (0.8% Asian).

Paxton's Hispanic Population

124 residents of Paxton, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paxton is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Paxton ranks 488th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Paxton's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.0%.

Paxton is more Hispanic than neighboring Buckley (2.8% Hispanic), and Gifford (1.6% Hispanic). Paxton is less Hispanic than neighboring Loda (5.4% Hispanic), Ludlow (28.8% Hispanic), and Rantoul (20.1% Hispanic).

Paxton's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Paxton, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paxton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Paxton ranks 663rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 63.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paxton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Paxton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Loda (0% Native American/Other), Ludlow (0.5% Native American/Other), Buckley (0% Native American/Other), Rantoul (0.1% Native American/Other), and Gifford (0% Native American/Other).

Paxton's Multiracial Population

153 residents of Paxton, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paxton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Paxton ranks 218th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Paxton's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.7%.

Paxton is more Multiracial than neighboring Buckley (2.8% Multiracial). Paxton is less Multiracial than neighboring Loda (9% Multiracial), Ludlow (5.6% Multiracial), Rantoul (9.1% Multiracial), and Gifford (6.9% 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.