Payson, UT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
20,181
Unemployment
5.1%
Poverty
8.4%
Median Home
$250,700
Median Income
$69,014
Median Rent
$1,103
Payson SnackAbility
8Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
7
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Payson, UT Crime Report
396Total Crimes
1,931.9Total Crimes / 100k People
-17.65%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Payson / 100k People |
Utah / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 396 | 1,931.9 | 2,725.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 87.8 | 260.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 19.5 | 41.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 58.5 | 159.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 378 | 1,844.1 | 2,464.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 34 | 165.9 | 290.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 317 | 1,546.5 | 1,857.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 27 | 131.7 | 316.6 | 246.0 |
Payson, UT Cost Of Living
97Payson's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Payson | Utah | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 101 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 90 | 100 | |
| Housing | 95 | 115 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 95 | 100 | |
Payson, UT Photos
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Rankings for Payson in Utah
Map Of Payson, UT
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Population over time in Payson
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,181 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 19,699 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 19,647 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 19,480 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 19,313 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 18,928 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 18,633 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 18,229 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 17,782 | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 17,187 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Payson
| Race | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.9% | 77.9% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.1% | 1.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 11.6% | 14.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Payson
| Gender | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 49.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Payson for adults over 25
| Education | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 23.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 33.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Payson, Utah
| Income | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 11.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.9% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.0% | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.0% | 19.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 7.0% | 8.3% |
