Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Paxton, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

686

Median Agei

50.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.3%530

Hispanic/Latino

14.9%102

Two or More

4.5%31

Black

2.5%17

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.9%51

High School Diploma

44.1%253

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%55

Some College (1+ yr)

9.9%57

Associate's Degree

9.6%55

Bachelor's Degree

7.7%44

Master's Degree

2.1%12

Professional Degree

0.5%3

HS or Higher

92.3%

BA or Higher

10.3%

Graduate+

2.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$171,200

Median Renti

$860

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.9%232

Renter-Occupied

21.1%62

Total Units

328

Homeownership

78.9%

Vacancy Rate

10.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

22.8%53

$50K–$100K

14.2%33

$100K–$150K

8.2%19

$150K–$200K

11.6%27

$200K–$300K

24.1%56

$300K–$500K

15.1%35

$500K–$1M

3%7

$1M+

0.9%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%7

2000–2009

3.7%12

1990–1999

9.5%31

1980–1989

21.6%71

1970–1979

26.5%87

1960–1969

22%72

1950–1959

6.4%21

1940–1949

6.1%20

1939 or earlier

2.1%7

Heating Fuel

Electricity

80.6%237

Bottled/LP Gas

11.2%33

No Fuel

4.4%13

Wood

3.7%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,136

Mean Household Incomei

$59,109

Per Capita Incomei

$24,763

Poverty Ratei

10.8%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

326

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.2%27

$10K–$15K

3.1%9

$15K–$20K

2.4%7

$20K–$25K

1.4%4

$25K–$30K

7.5%22

$30K–$35K

4.8%14

$35K–$40K

5.1%15

$40K–$45K

7.1%21

$45K–$50K

1.4%4

$50K–$60K

6.5%19

$60K–$75K

21.1%62

$75K–$100K

18.7%55

$100K–$125K

4.8%14

$125K–$150K

7.1%21

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

12117.6%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

234

Avg. Commutei

28.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

310

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

69(11.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.3%Insured

13.7%Uninsured