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Payson, Utah

Payson is a city located in Utah County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,716.

Geography Payson is located at 40°2'20" North, 111°43'59" West (40.038835, -111.733147)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.6 km² (6.8 mi²). 17.6 km² (6.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 12,716 people, 3,654 households, and 3,058 families residing in the city. The population density is 723.1/km² (1,871.8/mi²). There are 3,855 housing units at an average density of 219.2/km² (567.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 94.02% White, 0.13% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.24% Pacific Islander, 3.52% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. 6.79% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,654 households out of which 51.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% are married couples living together, 9.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 16.3% are non-families. 14.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.47 and the average family size is 3.87.

In the city the population is spread out with 38.3% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 14.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 24 years. For every 100 females there are 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $43,539, and the median income for a family is $47,491. Males have a median income of $32,244 versus $20,869 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,588. 7.3% of the population and 7.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 7.9% are under the age of 18 and 9.3% are 65 or older.



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