Welcome to Paxico ...
The city of Paxico is located in Wabaunsee County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Paxico, you might consider that their post office opened in 1881.
The origin (or the toponymy) of Paxico: Named for Chief Paxico.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Paxico has a population of 214 people<2> (see below for details).
Paxico is 990 feet [302 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Paxico lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Paxico is located in the (785) area code.
The ZIP code for Paxico: 66526<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Paxico had an population of 214 people. This is a decrease of 3.17% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 1.42% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Paxico had a population of 221 people. This makes Paxico the county's 7th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 221 people, the population of Paxico increased 4.74% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 211 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Paxico.
Communities near Paxico ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Paxico.
- Wamego
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wamego have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wamego
- Wamego is located in Pottawatomie County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,718 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wamego <6>
- Saint Marys
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Marys have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Marys
- Saint Marys is located in Pottawatomie County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,652 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Marys <6>
- Silver Lake
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Lake
- Silver Lake is located in Shawnee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,395 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Silver Lake <6>
- Rossville
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rossville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rossville
- Rossville is located in Shawnee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,115 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rossville <6>
- Saint George
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint George have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint George
- Saint George is located in Pottawatomie County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,017 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint George <6>
- Alma
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alma have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alma
- Alma is located in Wabaunsee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 776 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alma <6>
- Maple Hill
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Hill
- Maple Hill is located in Wabaunsee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 599 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maple Hill <6>
- Eskridge
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eskridge
- Eskridge is located in Wabaunsee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 502 people
- Louisville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Louisville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louisville
- Louisville is located in Pottawatomie County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
- Louisville has also been known as:
- Louisville Springs
- Rock City
- Rock Creek Falls
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Louisville <6>
- Belvue
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Paxico. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Paxico.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Paxico. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Paxico.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Paxico. See our Newspapers Page for Paxico.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Paxico ...
Looking for more information about Paxico? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Paxico, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Paxico.
Adding Paxico to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Paxico in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Paxico was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Paxico post office opened in 1881.
We also found Paxico in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Paxico.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Paxico. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kansas' counties, including Wabaunsee, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Paxico. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Paxico - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Paxico). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Paxico or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |