Paxton is a town located in Walton County Florida. Paxton has a 2024 population of 669. Paxton is currently growing at a rate of 4.04% annually and its population has increased by 18.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 563 in 2020.
The average household income in Paxton is $58,659 with a poverty rate of 10.03%. The median age in Paxton is 49.4 years: 48.5 years for males, and 51 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paxton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 493 | 79.39% |
| Two or more races | 107 | 17.23% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 2.58% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 254 | 2.44 | 76 | 24 |
| Married | 123 | 2.93 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 58 | 1.24 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Female | 55 | 2.45 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Male | 18 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
76.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 3.69% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 8.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 6.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 1.94% |
| High School Graduate | 285 | 55.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 2.14% |
| Some College | 117 | 22.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 399 | 369 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 93 | 93 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,472 | $59,167 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,682 | $21,075 | $26,442 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,563 | $16,563 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,446 | $21,000 | $33,250 |
| Some College | $34,250 | $0 | $35,577 |
$22,446
Average Earnings
$21,000
Average Male
$33,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.96% of Paxton residents speak only English, while 16.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 478 | 56 | 11.72% |
| Native | 5 | 5 | 100% |
10.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.89%
Male Poverty Rate
9.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paxton is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paxton is White, with 11.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.72% |
| High School | 8.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.56% |
| Female Employed | 1.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,000 | $62,081 |
| Households | $57,917 | $58,659 |
| Married Families | $67,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,423 | $47,095 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
55
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 11.79% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
25.76%
Born in Paxton
81%
Native Born
19%
Foreign Born
2.09%
Non Citizen
16.91%
Naturalized
81% of Paxton residents were born in the United States, with 25.76% having been born in Florida. 2.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 802 | 26 | 3.35% |
| 2028 | 776 | 27 | 3.6% |
| 2027 | 749 | 27 | 3.74% |
| 2026 | 722 | 26 | 3.74% |
| 2025 | 696 | 27 | 4.04% |
| 2024 | 669 | 26 | 4.04% |
| 2023 | 643 | 21 | 3.38% |
| 2022 | 622 | 27 | 4.54% |
| 2021 | 595 | 32 | 5.68% |
| 2020 | 563 | -294 | -34.31% |
| 2019 | 857 | 37 | 4.51% |
| 2018 | 820 | 32 | 4.06% |
| 2017 | 788 | 32 | 4.23% |
| 2016 | 756 | 26 | 3.56% |
| 2015 | 730 | 22 | 3.11% |
| 2014 | 708 | 25 | 3.66% |
| 2013 | 683 | 22 | 3.33% |
| 2012 | 661 | 19 | 2.96% |
| 2011 | 642 | 3 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 639 | 0 | 0% |