Paxtonia, PA Demographics

A map of Paxtonia's Population by Race

Paxtonia, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,074, a large decrease from the 5,450 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.8% White, 14.8% Asian, 8.1% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.8% Black, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paxtonia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paxtonia has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Paxtonia, that probability was 41.3% in 2020 and 48.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paxtonia is ranked the 354th 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). Paxtonia was ranked the 246th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paxtonia's White Population

2,843 residents of Paxtonia, or 69.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paxtonia is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Paxtonia ranks 1652nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxtonia's White population has declined by an estimated 31.1%. White residents' share of Paxtonia's population has decreased from 75.7% to 69.8%.

Paxtonia is more White than neighboring Colonial Park (46.6% White), Rutherford (45.2% White), Lawnton (47.3% White), and Progress (44.9% White). Paxtonia is less White than neighboring Linglestown (73.8% White).

Paxtonia's Black Population

113 residents of Paxtonia, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paxtonia is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Paxtonia ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxtonia's Black population has declined by an estimated 68.3%. Black residents' share of Paxtonia's population has decreased from 6.6% to 2.8%.

Paxtonia is less Black than neighboring Colonial Park (24.7% Black), Linglestown (13.8% Black), Rutherford (14.4% Black), Lawnton (21.8% Black), and Progress (21.1% Black).

Paxtonia's Asian Population

601 residents of Paxtonia, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paxtonia is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Paxtonia ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxtonia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 81.6%. Asian residents' share of Paxtonia's population has increased from 6.1% to 14.8%.

Paxtonia is more Asian than neighboring Colonial Park (10.3% Asian), Linglestown (3.9% Asian), and Progress (13.2% Asian). Paxtonia is less Asian than neighboring Rutherford (20.7% Asian), and Lawnton (22.5% Asian).

Paxtonia's Hispanic Population

330 residents of Paxtonia, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paxtonia is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Paxtonia ranks 376th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxtonia's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Paxtonia's population has increased from 6.0% to 8.1%.

Paxtonia is more Hispanic than neighboring Linglestown (4.5% Hispanic), and Lawnton (7.2% Hispanic). Paxtonia is less Hispanic than neighboring Colonial Park (12.9% Hispanic), Rutherford (16% Hispanic), and Progress (10.2% Hispanic).

Paxtonia's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Paxtonia, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paxtonia is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Paxtonia ranks 1193rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxtonia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 230.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paxtonia's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.1%.

Paxtonia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Colonial Park (0.7% Native American/Other), Linglestown (0% Native American/Other), Rutherford (1% Native American/Other), and Lawnton (0% Native American/Other). Paxtonia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Progress (3.9% Native American/Other).

Paxtonia's Multiracial Population

144 residents of Paxtonia, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paxtonia is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Paxtonia ranks 227th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxtonia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Paxtonia's population has decreased from 5.4% to 3.5%.

Paxtonia is more Multiracial than neighboring Rutherford (2.7% Multiracial), and Lawnton (1% Multiracial). Paxtonia is less Multiracial than neighboring Colonial Park (4.9% Multiracial), Linglestown (4% Multiracial), and Progress (6.6% 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.