Paxton, Florida

Paxton: town in Walton County, Florida

About

Paxton is a town located in the county of Walton in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 644 and a population density of 62 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 888 inhabitants.

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Location of Paxton on Florida map.

Quick Facts about Paxton

Population 888 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Florida (United States)
County Walton County
Postal code 32538
Phone Area Codes 850
Area 10.36 km2
Latitude & Longitude 30.9818,-86.3086
Altitude 318 feet / 97 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 21:41:01 (22nd April 2026)
Density 86 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 27.48% (2010-2020)
Weather 83℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather
Paxton Town Hall image
Paxton Town Hall image

Geography

Paxton is located at 30°58'54"N 86°18'31"W (30.9818000, -86.3085500).

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Weather

83°F
Partly Sunny
0 to 5 mph SE Wednesday

Partly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Demographics

The population of Paxton increased by 27.48% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 644 - census
2011 642 -0.31% estimation process
2012 661 2.87% estimation process
2013 683 3.22% estimation process
2014 705 3.12% estimation process
2015 729 3.29% estimation process
2016 756 3.57% estimation process
2017 786 3.82% estimation process
2018 818 3.91% estimation process
2019 856 4.44% estimation process
2020 888 3.6% estimation process

Services and Civic Places in Paxton

1Paxton City Mayor

21872 US-331, Paxton, FL 32538 View details

Phone: +18508342489

People born in Paxton (1)

United States Army Air Forces fighter ace and nuclear scientist Walter C. Beckham was born in Paxton

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Paxton, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
457378 Emerald Coast Technical College DeFuniak Springs (FL) 32433

Closest post offices linked to Paxton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Florala Post Office Florala (AL) 36442

Other places with the same name (5)

  • Paxton, Massachusetts city in Ford County, Illinois with a population of 5,008 people.
  • Paxton, Illinois city in Ford County, Illinois with a population of 4,117 people.
  • Paxton, Ohio former village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States with a population of 2,081 people.
  • Paxton, Nebraska human settlement in Keith County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 487 people.
  • Paxton, Kansas township in Logan County, Kansas with a population of 28 people.

Other cities in Walton County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Walton County , FL.

City Name Population Title
DeFuniak Springs 7,200 City in Walton County, Florida, United States
Miramar Beach 6,146 Census-designated place in Walton County, Florida
Freeport 2,658 Location in Florida