Demographics in Payson, AZ

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Payson?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

16,494

Male

8,017

48.6%

Female

8,477

51.4%

Median Age

58.9

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

87.6%

Black

0.4%

Hispanic

11.5%

Asian

0.7%

Two or More

6.6%

Other

3.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

20.9%

High School or Higher

41.2%

Foreign Born

3.9%

Veterans

11.3%

Married

49.3%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Payson, AZ has a population of 16,494 with a median age of 58.9. The racial makeup is 87.6% White, 11.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Black, 0.7% Asian. About 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.9%.