Paxton town is located in Worcester County Massachusetts. Paxton town has a 2024 population of 5,010. Paxton town is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually but its population has increased by 1.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,946 in 2020.
The average household income in Paxton town is $161,360 with a poverty rate of 1.61%. The median age in Paxton town is 40.8 years: 36.7 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paxton town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,561 | 91.29% |
| Two or more races | 240 | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 97 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 53 | 1.06% |
| Other race | 45 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,633 | 2.69 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Married | 1,001 | 2.91 | 99.3 | 0.7 |
| Non Family | 334 | 1.31 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Female | 209 | 3.07 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Male | 89 | 4.56 | 100 | 0 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
90.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 3.52% |
| Associates Degree | 423 | 12.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 956 | 29.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 815 | 24.76% |
| High School Graduate | 545 | 16.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 1.61% |
| Some College | 383 | 11.64% |
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 | 3,033 | 2,899 | 1,612 |
| Hispanic | 164 | 155 | 93 |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 111 | 76 |
| Other Race | 45 | 41 | 38 |
| Asian | 32 | 10 | 10 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 84.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $91,750 | $115,000 | $82,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,083 | $118,295 | $81,042 |
| High School Graduate | $48,710 | $49,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $64,779 | $112,679 | $63,787 |
| Overall | $79,453 | $88,125 | $64,233 |
| Some College | $64,091 | $86,458 | $29,196 |
$79,453
Average Earnings
$88,125
Average Male
$64,233
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.57% of Paxton town residents speak only English, while 14.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,971 | 55 | 1.39% |
| Hispanic | 263 | 13 | 4.94% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Multiple | 173 | 1 | 0.58% |
1.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.71%
Male Poverty Rate
2.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paxton town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paxton town is Multiple, with 0.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 4.59% |
| Some College | 3.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.79% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $134,893 | $168,083 |
| Households | $133,750 | $161,360 |
| Married Families | $160,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $130,190 | $111,959 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
237
Number of Veterans
237
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 101 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 85 |
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 5.81% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 12.43% |
| Other Race | 19 | 42.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
65.89%
Born in Paxton town
89.41%
Native Born
10.59%
Foreign Born
2.54%
Non Citizen
8.05%
Naturalized
89.41% of Paxton town residents were born in the United States, with 65.89% having been born in Massachusetts. 2.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,980 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2028 | 4,986 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 4,992 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 4,998 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 5,004 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 5,010 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 5,016 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 5,022 | -7 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 5,029 | 83 | 1.68% |
| 2020 | 4,946 | -71 | -1.42% |
| 2019 | 5,017 | 35 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 4,982 | 47 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 4,935 | 95 | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 4,840 | 30 | 0.62% |
| 2015 | 4,810 | -9 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 4,819 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 4,825 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 4,818 | -27 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 4,845 | 29 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 4,816 | 0 | 0% |