Paxton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plumas County, California, United States.

[3] A post office called Paxton was established in 1917, and remained in operation until 1952.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), all of it land.

The racial makeup of Paxton was 14 (100.0%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 0 (0.0%) Native American, 0 (0.0%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 0 (0.0%) from other races, and 0 (0.0%) from two or more races.

There were 13 housing units at an average density of 37.2 per square mile (14.4/km2).

The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.24% White and 4.76% Native American.

In the state legislature, Paxton is in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Megan Dahle,[8] and the 1st Assembly District, represented by Republican Heather Hadwick.

[9] Federally, Paxton is in California's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa.