Paxtonia, PA Demographics

A map of Paxtonia's Population by Race

Paxtonia, Pennsylvania had a population of 5,450 in 2020. It was 75.7% White, 6.6% Black, 6.1% Asian, 6.0% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Paxtonia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Paxtonia is the 246th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Paxtonia's White Population

4,125 residents of Paxtonia identify as White, or 75.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Paxtonia roughly similar to the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Paxtonia is ranked #1652 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Paxtonia is more White than neighboring Colonial Park (51.1% White), Rutherford (52.7% White), Lawnton (41.8% White), and Progress (45.1% White). Paxtonia is less White than neighboring Linglestown (82.1% White).

Paxtonia's Black Population

357 residents of Paxtonia identify as Black, or 6.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Paxtonia roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Paxtonia is ranked #218 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Paxtonia is more Black than neighboring Linglestown (5.5% Black). Paxtonia is less Black than neighboring Colonial Park (21.2% Black), Rutherford (16.4% Black), Lawnton (20% Black), and Progress (27.1% Black).

Paxtonia's Asian Population

331 residents of Paxtonia identify as Asian, or 6.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Paxtonia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Paxtonia is ranked #81 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Paxtonia is more Asian than neighboring Linglestown (3.4% Asian). Paxtonia is less Asian than neighboring Colonial Park (10.6% Asian), Rutherford (15% Asian), Lawnton (25.2% Asian), and Progress (10.6% Asian).

Paxtonia's Hispanic Population

329 residents of Paxtonia identify as Hispanic, or 6.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Paxtonia roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Paxtonia is ranked #374 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Paxtonia is more Hispanic than neighboring Linglestown (4.6% Hispanic). Paxtonia is less Hispanic than neighboring Colonial Park (11.7% Hispanic), Rutherford (10.6% Hispanic), Lawnton (8.2% Hispanic), and Progress (10.8% Hispanic).

Paxtonia's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Paxtonia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Paxtonia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Paxtonia is ranked #1173 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Paxtonia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Colonial Park (0.8% Native American/Other), Linglestown (0.6% Native American/Other), Rutherford (0.4% Native American/Other), Lawnton (0.8% Native American/Other), and Progress (0.9% Native American/Other).

Paxtonia's Multiracial Population

295 residents of Paxtonia identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Paxtonia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Paxtonia is ranked #224 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Paxtonia is more Multiracial than neighboring Colonial Park (4.7% Multiracial), Linglestown (3.9% Multiracial), Rutherford (5% Multiracial), and Lawnton (4% Multiracial). Paxtonia is less Multiracial than neighboring Progress (5.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.