60957 Paxton, IL is a small town located in Ford County with a population of 5,355 and a population density of 51 people per square mile. There are several local businesses in the area including The Corner Store for convenience items, Red Dog Woodworking for custom furniture, Anderson's Bakery for delicious treats, and Madigan Tire and Brake Service for automotive needs. Residents of 60957 Paxton have plenty to do outdoors year-round with amenities such as walking/biking trails around Prairie Creek Reservoir or visiting nearby Lake Vermilion. For sporting events residents attend High School sports teams like the Paxton Buckley Loda Panthers or take part in the annual Turkey Trot Road Race. Other organizations like the Friends of the Library host book readings and other activities while The YMCA offers summer camps that change yearly.
The population in Paxton (zip 60957) is 5,355. There are 54 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Paxton (zip 60957) is 41.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Paxton (zip 60957) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Paxton (zip 60957)
- 54.6% are married
- 13.3% are divorced
- 33.4% are married with children
- 10.0% have children, but are single
Race in Paxton (zip 60957)
- 93.4% are White
- 1.7% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander