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Paxtonia, Pennsylvania
Paxtonia is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,450. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Paxtonia is located in the central part of Lower Paxton Township at 40°19′4″N 76°47′28″W (40.317888, -76.791032).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.31 square miles (5.99
- North: Linglestown
- West: Colonial Park
- Interstate 81 forms the northern edge of the CDP, separating Paxtonia from Linglestown. Access to the community is available via Exit 72 (Mountain Road).
- U.S. Route 22 (Allentown Boulevard) serves as the primary highway running through the center of Paxtonia. Downtown Harrisburg lies approximately 6 miles (10 km) to the west via US 22.
At the 2020 census, there were 5,450 people residing in the CDP.
As of the 2010 census, Paxtonia was home to 5,412 people. The population density was 2,355.6 people per square mile (909.49/$km^2$). There were housing units at an average density of 944.4 per square mile.
- United States Census Bureau. "Paxtonia, Pennsylvania". 2020 Decennial Census.