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 in Florida. The Town of Paxton is located on the Florida Panhandle, and is part of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 556 as of the 2020 census, down from 644 at the 2010 census.
Geography
thumb|left|[[Britton Hill, which has the highest point in Florida at 345 feet (105 meters), is located near the Town of Paxton.]]
Paxton is on the state line with Alabama, being bordered by the town of Florala on the north.
The highest natural point in Florida, Britton Hill, is located close to the town limits.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and (1.76%) is water.
At an elevation of 318 feet (97 meters), Paxton is the highest incorporated municipality in Florida.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Paxton has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
2010 and 2020 census
{| class="wikitable"
|+Paxton racial composition<br> (Hispanics excluded from racial categories)<br> (NH = Non-Hispanic)<br>
!Race
!Pop 2010
!Pop 2020
!% 2010
!% 2020
|-
|White (NH)
|568
|477
|88.20%
|85.79%
|-
|Black or African American (NH)
|22
|17
|3.42%
|3.06%
|-
|Native American or Alaska Native (NH)
|17
|14
|2.64%
|2.52%
|-
|Asian (NH)
|3
|0
|0.47%
|0.00%
|-
|Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)
|1
|0
|0.16%
|0.00%
|-
|Some other race (NH)
|2
|4
|0.31%
|0.72%
|-
|Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)
|15
|24
|2.33%
|4.32%
|-
|Hispanic or Latino (any race)
|16
|20
|2.48%
|3.60%
|-
|Total
|644
|556
|
|
|-
|}
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 556 people, 298 households, and 210 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 644 people, 295 households, and 183 families residing in the town.
2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 656 people, 263 households, and 185 families in the town. The population density was . There were 298 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 94.05% White, 1.68% African American, 2.90% Native American, 0.15% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68%.