| Place Name | Paxton |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60957 |
| County | Ford County |
| Area Code(s) | 217 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 4,393 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -0.51% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 92.09% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Illinois 15th |
| State House Districts | 106 |
| State Senate Districts | 53 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 92.09% |
| African American | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 0.21% |
| Asian | 1.25% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 5.67% |