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 303 years ago in 1721.
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 (303 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:04:55 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 3,771 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Paxtang is located at 40°15'32"N 76°49'55"W (40.2589800, -76.8319200).
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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 |
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
