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CITY · 2010 ACS

Payson

Arizona · 15,301 residents · 19.348 sq mi
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Payson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,767. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $224,900. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,301
+12%since 2000
from 13,620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
791 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 704 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.1
+9%since 2000
from 48.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K12K15K17K1990201020202024Payson
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,767
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,638 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,766
+32%since 2000
from $19,513 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$937
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+41%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(12,438)
Black0.2%(30)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(708)
Asian0.5%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(1,969)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(13,126)
Black0.3%(50)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(1,481)
Asian0.6%(98)
Other1.3%(191)
Diversity Score27.3%(4,183)
Diversity Score
27
+89%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Payson, Arizona?

Payson, Arizona has about 15,301 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Payson, Arizona?

The typical household in Payson, Arizona earns about $43,767 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Payson, Arizona expensive?

In Payson, Arizona, the median home is worth about $224,900, and the typical rent is about $937 a month.

How educated are people in Payson, Arizona?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Payson, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Payson, Arizona?

About 8.3% of people in Payson, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Payson, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Payson, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,924 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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