Middle Paxton township is located in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. Middle Paxton township has a 2024 population of 5,063. Middle Paxton township is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually but its population has increased by 0.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,058 in 2020.
The average household income in Middle Paxton township is $112,674 with a poverty rate of 4.16%. The median age in Middle Paxton township is 53.8 years: 49.9 years for males, and 59.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Middle Paxton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,902 | 97.18% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 1.39% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 0.99% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,261 | 2.23 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Married | 1,433 | 2.71 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Non Family | 727 | 1.25 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Male | 58 | 2.53 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 43 | 2.28 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
87.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 114 | 2.83% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 2.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,545 | 38.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 476 | 11.83% |
| High School Graduate | 1,263 | 31.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 0.37% |
| Some College | 504 | 12.52% |
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 | 3,952 | 3,823 | 1,949 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,149 | $63,518 | $65,738 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,813 | $80,785 | $57,917 |
| High School Graduate | $36,545 | $57,675 | $32,557 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,732 | $62,745 | $45,658 |
| Some College | $38,750 | $0 | $36,806 |
$54,732
Average Earnings
$62,745
Average Male
$45,658
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.51% of Middle Paxton township residents speak only English, while 1.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,884 | 209 | 4.28% |
4.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.4%
Male Poverty Rate
4.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Middle Paxton township is White, with 4.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Middle Paxton township is White, with 4.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.26% |
| High School | 10.06% |
| Some College | 2.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.28% |
| Female Employed | 2.23% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,203 | $133,714 |
| Households | $82,451 | $112,674 |
| Married Families | $104,087 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,478 | $68,278 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.9%
Male Marriage Rate
65.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
390
Number of Veterans
183
Male Veterans
207
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 328 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 310 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 390 | 9.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
77.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
82.69%
Born in Middle Paxton township
98.14%
Native Born
1.86%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.86%
Naturalized
98.14% of Middle Paxton township residents were born in the United States, with 82.69% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,013 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 5,023 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 5,033 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 5,043 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 5,053 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 5,063 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 5,073 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 5,083 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 5,080 | 22 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 5,058 | -67 | -1.31% |
| 2019 | 5,125 | 18 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 5,107 | 26 | 0.51% |
| 2017 | 5,081 | 16 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 5,065 | 15 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 5,050 | 9 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 5,041 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 5,033 | 13 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 5,020 | 31 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 4,989 | 11 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 4,978 | 0 | 0% |