Paxtonia, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Paxtonia, Pennsylvania
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Location in Dauphin County and state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Dauphin |
| Township | Lower Paxton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.31 sq mi (5.99 km2) |
| • Land | 2.31 sq mi (5.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 520 ft (160 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,450 |
| • Density | 2,355.23/sq mi (909.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17112
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| FIPS code | 42-58528 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1183408 |
Paxtonia is a small community in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2010, about 5,412 people lived here. Paxtonia is part of the larger Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan area.
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Paxtonia's Location and Roads
Paxtonia is located in the middle part of Lower Paxton Township. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 40°19′4″N 76°47′28″W / 40.31778°N 76.79111°W.
Neighboring Communities
- To the north, Paxtonia shares a border with Linglestown.
- To the west, it borders Colonial Park.
Major Highways
Interstate 81 runs along the northern edge of Paxtonia. You can get onto I-81 from Exit 72 (Mountain Road). U.S. Route 22, also called Allentown Boulevard, is the main road that goes through the center of Paxtonia. Downtown Harrisburg is about 6 miles (9.7 km) to the west if you follow US 22.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Paxtonia covers an area of about 6.0 square kilometers (2.3 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Paxtonia's Population and People
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| 2020 | 5,450 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Paxtonia. The most recent census in 2020 showed that 5,450 people lived there.
Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 5,254 people living in Paxtonia. These people lived in 2,102 households, and 1,462 of these were families.
Who Lives in Paxtonia?
- About 90% of the people were White.
- Around 5.5% were African American.
- About 2.2% were Asian.
- A small number were Native American or Pacific Islander.
- Some people identified with two or more races.
- About 1.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 33.6% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (57.1%) were married couples living together.
- About 9.4% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- Around 30.4% were non-family households.
- The average household had 2.48 people, and the average family had 3.01 people.
Age Groups
The population in 2000 was spread out by age:
- 25.6% were under 18 years old.
- 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 31.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.0% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Paxtonia was 37 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Paxtonia was $47,152 per year. For families, the average income was $55,045 per year. The average income per person was $23,279. A small percentage of families (3.4%) and people (5.4%) lived below the poverty line.
