Demographics & People — Paxton, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,201 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,000 |
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| Median Age | 39.3 |
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| Total Households | 1,809 |
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| Family Households | 1,083 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0705 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,001 |
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| Black or African American | 26 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 125 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,739 |
| German | 921 |
| Irish | 455 |
| American | 439 |
| Other groups | 404 |
| English | 294 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 215 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 169 |
| Italian | 158 |
| Swedish | 111 |
Language
| English Only | 3,845 |
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| Spanish | 67 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,912 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 262 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,247 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Paxton, Illinois.
