Upper Paxton township is located in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. Upper Paxton township has a 2024 population of 3,983. Upper Paxton township is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,010 in 2020.
The average household income in Upper Paxton township is $73,191 with a poverty rate of 16.59%. The median age in Upper Paxton township is 44.9 years: 41.8 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Upper Paxton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,882 | 96.62% |
| Native American | 43 | 1.07% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.92% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,682 | 2.32 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Married | 818 | 2.81 | 97.4 | 2.6 |
| Non Family | 542 | 1.16 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Female | 252 | 3.02 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Male | 70 | 3.03 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
88.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 218 | 7.28% |
| Associates Degree | 241 | 8.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 234 | 7.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 99 | 3.31% |
| High School Graduate | 1,565 | 52.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 159 | 5.31% |
| Some College | 477 | 15.94% |
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 | 2,892 | 2,518 | 323 |
| Native American | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Black | 37 | 36 | 2 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,000 | $68,625 | $64,306 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,000 | $0 | $67,625 |
| High School Graduate | $36,864 | $43,625 | $27,450 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,404 | $55,347 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,811 | $53,644 | $46,108 |
| Some College | $53,554 | $59,063 | $44,735 |
$50,811
Average Earnings
$53,644
Average Male
$46,108
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.35% of Upper Paxton township residents speak only English, while 7.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,750 | 578 | 15.41% |
| Native | 43 | 43 | 100% |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 100% |
| Black | 23 | 2 | 8.7% |
16.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.86%
Male Poverty Rate
13.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Upper Paxton township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Upper Paxton township is Black, with 8.7% 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 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.73% |
| Some College | 7.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,778 | $83,214 |
| Households | $54,698 | $73,191 |
| Married Families | $89,679 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,333 | $46,878 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
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
264
Number of Veterans
262
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 116 |
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 104 |
| 75+ | 64 |
| 18 to 34 | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 214 | 6.84% |
| Native American | 43 | 100% |
| Black | 7 | 18.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
0%
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
91.56%
Born in Upper Paxton township
99.55%
Native Born
0.45%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
99.55% of Upper Paxton township residents were born in the United States, with 91.56% 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 Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,913 | -14 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 3,927 | -14 | -0.36% |
| 2027 | 3,941 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 3,955 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 3,969 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 3,983 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 3,997 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 4,011 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 4,017 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 4,010 | -268 | -6.26% |
| 2019 | 4,278 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 4,282 | 9 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 4,273 | 12 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 4,261 | 7 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 4,254 | 41 | 0.97% |
| 2014 | 4,213 | 13 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 4,200 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 4,201 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 4,198 | 11 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 4,187 | 0 | 0% |