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Payson

Illinois · 1,026 residents · 1.17 sq mi
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Payson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,303. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,026
−4%since 2000
from 1,066 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
877 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 911 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+10%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9921K1K1K1K1990201020202024Payson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,303
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,321 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,188
+25%since 2000
from $14,541 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$436
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+25%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,047)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,015)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.4%(14)
Diversity Score5%(52)
Diversity Score
5
+205%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+120%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Payson, Illinois?

Payson, Illinois has about 1,026 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Payson, Illinois?

The typical household in Payson, Illinois earns about $42,303 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Payson, Illinois expensive?

In Payson, Illinois, the median home is worth about $80,800, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Payson, Illinois?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Payson, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Payson, Illinois?

About 9.0% of people in Payson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Payson, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Payson, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 97 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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