Paxton
Town in Walton County, Florida
Paxton is a town in Walton County, Florida, with 556 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 318 ft (97 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Florala, 3.5 miles N.
- 556residents (2020 Census)
- 318 ftelevation · 97 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.6 km²
- 150 / sq mipopulation density
- 36455ZIP code
About Paxton
Paxton is a town in Walton County, Florida, United States. Located near Britton Hill on the Alabama–Florida state line, it has the highest elevation of any incorporated municipality in Florida. Paxton is located in the Florida Panhandle, and is part of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 556 at the 2020 census, down from 644 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Paxton
- Median household income
- $61,136
- Median home value
- $171,200
- Median rent
- $860/mo
- Median age
- 50.8
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Paxton had 556 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 556 |
|---|---|
| Density | 150 per sq mi (58 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paxton at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Walton County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 556 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.72 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km²) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.9726° N, 86.3118° W |
| ZIP code | 36455 |
| Official website | paxtonfl.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1255475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paxton
- Florala, AL3.5 mi N
- Lockhart, AL3.6 mi NW
- Laurel Hill8.7 mi W
- Onycha, AL17.6 mi N
- Horn Hill, AL18.4 mi N
- Samson, AL18.4 mi NE
- Kinston, AL19.0 mi NE
- Libertyville, AL20.4 mi NW
- DeFuniak Springs21.7 mi SE
- Opp, AL21.8 mi N
- Carolina, AL21.9 mi NW
- Crestview22.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Paxton
What county is Paxton in?
Paxton is in Walton County, Florida.
What is the population of Paxton, FL?
556 people lived in Paxton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paxton, FL?
The ZIP code of Paxton is 36455.
What is the elevation of Paxton?
318 feet (97 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paxton?
Florala (3.5 mi), Lockhart (3.6 mi), Laurel Hill (8.7 mi), Onycha (17.6 mi), Horn Hill (18.4 mi).
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