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Paxton, IL


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Paxton, Illinois

Paxton, Illinois, in Ford county, is 25 miles N of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 99 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 4,525.

The People and Families of Paxton

In Paxton, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paxton had a median family income of $44,256.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Paxton Housing

Owners occupy 78% of the housing units in Paxton.

Commuting

In Paxton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Paxton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Paxton Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Paxton, IL

Comparing Paxton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women85
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population66
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built33

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