Payson, UT

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2024 Population

23,039

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

John Curtis

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

29.5

0.683% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

7.27%

11.5% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$89,905

6.67% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$429,600

10.7% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

11,129

3.28% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Payson, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95% of the residents in Payson, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Payson, UT are American Beauty Academy (13 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Payson, UT was $429,600, and the homeownership rate was 82.1%.

Most people in Payson, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Payson, UT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Payson, UT is home to a population of 23k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.24% of Payson, UT residents were born outside of the country (1.67k people).

In 2024, there were 10.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.7k people) in Payson, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.64k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.17k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95%

2024 Citizenship

95%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95% of Payson, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Payson, UT was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Payson, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Payson, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
17.7k ± 850
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
1.64k ± 576
White (Hispanic)
1.17k ± 393

17.9%

Hispanic Population

4.12k people

17.9% of the people in Payson, UT are hispanic (4.12k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Payson, UT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
104,058 ± 7,797 people
Venezuela
13,264 ± 2,822 people
Peru
9,271 ± 2,361 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 104,058 Utah residents, followed by Venezuela with 13,264 and Peru with 9,271.

Foreign-Born Population

7.24%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.67k people

7.66%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.7k people

As of 2024, 7.24% of Payson, UT residents (1.67k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Payson, UT was 7.66%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Payson, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
393 ± 111
Gulf War (1990s)
128 ± 99
Gulf War (2001-)
102 ± 94

Payson, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.07 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Payson, UT.

Health

89.7% of the population of Payson, UT has health coverage, with 54.3% on employee plans, 9.55% on Medicaid, 7.57% on Medicare, 17.3% on non-group plans, and 0.939% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Utah see 1,785 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,785 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1441 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 248 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55.1% were men and 44.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.4% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 31.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55.1% were men and 44.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.3%

Uninsured

54.3%

Employer Coverage

9.55%

Medicaid

7.57%

Medicare

17.3%

Non-Group

0.939%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Payson, UT grew by 9.44% from 9.38% to 10.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Payson, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Payson, UT employs 11.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Payson, UT were Manufacturing (1,630 people), Retail Trade (1,463 people), and Construction (1,403 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($72,069), Construction ($59,246), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,094).

Employment

Occupations

11.1k

2024 Value

± 769

3.28%

1 Year growth

± 9.44%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Payson, UT grew at a rate of 3.28%, from 10.8k employees to 11.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Payson, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,352 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,069 people), and Management Occupations (1,064 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Payson, UT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

11.1k

2024 Value

± 769

3.28%

1 Year growth

± 9.44%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Payson, UT grew at a rate of 3.28%, from 10.8k employees to 11.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Payson, UT, are Manufacturing (1,630 people), Retail Trade (1,463 people), and Construction (1,403 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Payson, UT, though some of these residents may live in Payson, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,502

Median earning men ± $6,300

$30,222

Median earning women ± $3,283

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($107,589), Public Administration ($83,125), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,333).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($54,038), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,015), and Manufacturing ($43,037).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.7M people employed in Utah. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 7.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Utah.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 59.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (37.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.14%).

Mike Lee and John Curtis are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Payson, UT. Showing the available data for Utah.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (37.8%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 59.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (37.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Utah

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

John Curtis

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Mike Lee and John Curtis are the senators currently representing Utah.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Payson, UT awarded 13 degrees. The student population of Payson, UT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 20 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Payson, UT are White (11 and 84.6%), Two or More Races (1 and 7.69%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 7.69%).

The largest universities in Payson, UT by number of degrees awarded are American Beauty Academy (13 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Payson, UT are General Cosmetology (13 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 20 students enrolled in Payson, UT, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

13 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Payson, UT was General Cosmetology with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Payson, UT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

American Beauty Academy

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

13 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was American Beauty Academy with 13 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Payson, UT, which is 0 times less than the 13 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 11 degrees mean that there were 11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 1 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Payson, UT was $429,600 in 2024, which is 1.29 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $388,200 to $429,600, a 10.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Payson, UT is 82.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Payson, UT have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Payson, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$429,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$15,766

$5,602

Median Property Taxes

±$506

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Payson, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Payson, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82.1%

Homeownership

2024

70.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 82.1% of the housing units in Payson, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 82.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Payson, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$89,905

Median Household Income

± $6,542

6.83k

Number of Households

± 600

In 2024, the median household income of the 6.83k households in Payson, UT grew to $89,905 from the previous year's value of $84,286.

The following chart displays the households in Payson, UT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Payson, UT is from Utah.

0.472

2024 Wage GINI in Utah

0.475

2023 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2024, the income inequality in Utah was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.723% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Utah across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (74.2%)
Worked At Home (14.5%)
Carpooled (8.38%)

In 2024, 74.2% of workers in Payson, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.38%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Payson, UT have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.11% of the workforce in Payson, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Payson, UT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Payson, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Payson, UT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.27% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Payson, UT (1.66k out of 22.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Payson, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.