The median age in Paxtang, PA was 38.1 in 2019, with a population of 1,654 native-born residents. This number includes foreign-born residents as well. The highest-paying industries in Paxtang include Health Care & Social Assistance, Finance & Insurance, and Retail Trade. According to the census, the most common racial groups living below the poverty line are Black, White, and Other.
Paxtang City's population is relatively evenly spread, with 26.1% of residents under 18 years old, 7.7% of residents between the ages of 25-44, and 20.6% between 45-64 and 65-plus. The median age was 38 years old, and the gender ratio was 92.3:1 (males) to females. The proportion of people aged 18+ living in Paxtang was 86.5:1 (females, 18-74 years).