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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Paxton, Illinois, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the white population comprises 91% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The city's median income in 2022 was $53,462, with a population of 4,535.
Over the past decade, Paxton has remained in the "Low Diversity" category. The white population decreased from 96% in 2013 to 91% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 2% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category grew from 0% to 2% between 2013 and 2022. These changes indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity.
The median income in Paxton has fluctuated over the decade. It peaked in 2021 at $59,981 before dropping to $53,462 in 2022. There has been a general upward trend from $53,436 in 2013 to $53,462 in 2022. The population has decreased from 4,702 in 2013 to 4,535 in 2022, a decline of about 3.6%.
Paxton's demographic makeup is less diverse than the national average. The slow increase in Hispanic population and emergence of multi-racial identities align with broader national trends towards increased diversity, albeit at a much slower pace in Paxton.
Based on observed trends, Paxton is likely to remain in the "Low Diversity" category for the foreseeable future. The Hispanic population may continue to grow gradually. The "Two or More Races" category might see further increases. The white population may continue its slow decline. These changes are occurring at a pace that suggests Paxton won't transition to a new category in the near term.
Economically, the city appears relatively stable, with minor fluctuations in median income. Unless there are significant external factors or policy changes, this economic stability is likely to continue, neither drastically improving nor declining in the near future.