Paxton, Massachusetts
Paxton: City in Ford County, Illinois
About
Paxton is a city located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,806 and a population density of 628 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,008 inhabitants.
The city was created 166 years ago in 1858.
Quick Facts about Paxton
| Population : | 5,008 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Worcester County |
| Postal code : | 60957 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 7.65 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,618 feet / 798 meters |
| Capital city : | Paxton is capital of Ford County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1859 (166 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:58:56 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 655 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Paxton is located at 42°18'40"N 71°55'41"W (42.3112000, -71.9281300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Paxton
Demographics
The population of Paxton increased by 4.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,806 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,845 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,818 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,824 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,818 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,809 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,839 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,936 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,955 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,963 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,008 | 0.9% | estimation process |
People born in Paxton (6)
People born in Paxton, including musician Earl Peterson, aviator Curtiss LaQ. Day, United States navy officer William H. Plackett, .
List
- Tom Meents (American monster truck driver) he was born in 10/07/1967
- Edward Franklin Buchner (American academic and scholar in education studies) he was born in 01/01/1868
- Angie Lee (American university administrator) she was born in 01/01/1965
Schools in Paxton
College & universities near Paxton, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164492 | Anna Maria College | Paxton (MA) | 01612-1198 |
Stations (32)
Amtrak & bus stations near Paxton, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (6)
- 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 , Florida town in Walton County, Florida with a population of 888 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 Worcester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worcester County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 184,570 | The second most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Leominster | 41,548 | The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Fitchburg | 40,310 | The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Shrewsbury | 38,910 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Milford | 28,965 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gardner | 20,585 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Holden | 19,259 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Grafton | 19,082 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westborough | 19,063 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Webster | 16,822 | City in Massachusetts, US |
| Southbridge | 16,788 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Auburn | 16,701 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Northbridge | 16,621 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Northborough | 15,038 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Uxbridge | 14,352 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
| Millbury | 13,973 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Paxton distances to largest Massachusetts cities
