Paxtang, Pennsylvania

Paxtang: Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

About

Paxtang is a city located in the county of Dauphin in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,561 and a population density of 3,807 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,546 inhabitants.

The city was created 302 years ago in 1721.

Paxtang locator map
Location of Paxtang on Pennsylvania map.

Quick Facts about Paxtang

Population : 1,546 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Pennsylvania (United States)
County : Dauphin County
Postal code : 17111
Area : 0.41 km2
Altitude : 1,217 feet / 371 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1722 (302 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 07:23:09 (29th March 2024)
Density : 3,771 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.97% (2010-2020)
Harrisburg PA Paxtang Presby PHS253 image
Harrisburg PA Paxtang Presby PHS253
Harrisburg PA Paxtang Presby PHS253 image

Geography

Paxtang is located at 40°15'32"N 76°49'55"W (40.2589800, -76.8319200).

Paxtang map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Paxtang decreased by 0.97% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,561 - census
2011 1,558 -0.19% estimation process
2012 1,556 -0.13% estimation process
2013 1,554 -0.13% estimation process
2014 1,552 -0.13% estimation process
2015 1,550 -0.13% estimation process
2016 1,548 -0.13% estimation process
2017 1,547 -0.06% estimation process
2018 1,548 0.06% estimation process
2019 1,546 -0.13% estimation process
2020 1,546 0% estimation process

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Schools in Paxtang

College & universities near Paxtang, PA

Code Name City ZIP
483346 Divine Crown Barber & Beauty Academy Harrisburg (PA) 17110

Stations (18)

Amtrak & bus stations near Paxtang, PA

Code Name Address Type
HAR Harrisburg Transportation Center 4th and Chestnut Streets RAIL
MID Middletown Union Street and Mill Street RAIL
ELT Elizabethtown station South Wilson Avenue at West High Street RAIL
MJY Mount Joy East Henry St. and North Market St. RAIL
LNC Lancaster station 53 McGovern Avenue RAIL

Post offices near Paxtang

Post Office Name City ZIP
Steelton Post Office Steelton (PA) 17113

Other cities in Dauphin County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dauphin County , PA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Harrisburg 49,322 The capital of Pennsylvania.
Hershey 14,257 Census designated place
Colonial Park 13,229 Census designated place
Progress 9,765 Census designated place
Linglestown 6,334 Census designated place
Steelton 5,957 Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Paxtonia 5,412 Census designated place
Swatara 4,830 Township in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Hummelstown 4,814 Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Skyline View 4,003 Census designated place
Lawnton 3,813 Census designated place
Penbrook 2,976 Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Millersburg 2,514 Borough in northwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Highspire 2,369 Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Matamoras 2,364 City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America
Lykens 1,771 Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Distance to Other Cities

Paxtang distances to largest Pennsylvania cities