Payson, UT

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2021 Population

21,093

4.52% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

26.7

0.373% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.52%

10.3% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$75,682

9.66% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$278,100

10.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Payson, UT had a population of 21.1k people with a median age of 26.7 and a median household income of $75,682. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Payson, UT grew from 20,181 to 21,093, a 4.52% increase and its median household income grew from $69,014 to $75,682, a 9.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Payson, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.6%), White (Hispanic) (7%), Other (Hispanic) (3.29%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.5%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.16%).

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.

96.5% of the residents in Payson, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Payson, UT are American Beauty Academy (18 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Payson, UT was $278,100, and the homeownership rate was 80.1%.

Most people in Payson, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 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 21.1k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.67% of Payson, UT residents were born outside of the country (1.2k people).

In 2021, there were 11.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.2k people) in Payson, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.48k White (Hispanic) and 693 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.5%

2021 Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.5% of Payson, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Payson, UT was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
17.2k ± 687
White (Hispanic)
1.48k ± 555
Other (Hispanic)
693 ± 311

13.1%

Hispanic Population

2.75k people

13.1% of the people in Payson, UT are hispanic (2.75k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Payson, UT as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

5.67%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.2k people

5.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.03k people

As of 2021, 5.67% of Payson, UT residents (1.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Payson, UT was 5.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
240 ± 80
Gulf War (1990s)
154 ± 106
Gulf War (2001-)
117 ± 91

Payson, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Payson, UT employs 10.2k people. The largest industries in Payson, UT are Manufacturing (1,766 people), Retail Trade (1,644 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,134 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($77,986), Public Administration ($60,875), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,698).

Employment

Occupations

10.2k

2021 Value

± 681

9.37%

1 Year growth

± 9.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Payson, UT grew at a rate of 9.37%, from 9.3k employees to 10.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Payson, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,302 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,025 people), and Production Occupations (780 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Payson, UT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.2k

2021 Value

± 681

9.37%

1 Year growth

± 9.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Payson, UT grew at a rate of 9.37%, from 9.3k employees to 10.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Payson, UT, are Manufacturing (1,766 people), Retail Trade (1,644 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,134 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

$45,941

Median earning men ± $3,648

$25,669

Median earning women ± $2,095

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,658), Public Administration ($63,682), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,905).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($42,589), Public Administration ($42,500), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,534).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Utah. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $19.1B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($18B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($10.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Utah products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$155B

2020 Value in Utah

$318B

Projected 2050 Value in Utah

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $155B. This is expected to increase 105% to $318B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Utah trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$15.7B
Nevada
$9.02B
Texas
$6.51B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.7B, followed by Nevada with $9.02B and Texas and $6.51B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Utah shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.58%).

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney 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.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Utah

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Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney 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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Payson, UT awarded 18 degrees. The student population of Payson, UT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 32 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Payson, UT are White (17 and 94.4%), followed by Two or More Races (1 and 5.56%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Payson, UT by number of degrees awarded are American Beauty Academy (18 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Payson, UT are General Cosmetology (18 and 100%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.506% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.573% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (635k), High School or Equivalent (560k), and Bachelors Degree (475k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Payson, UT was $278,100 in 2021, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $250,700 to $278,100, a 10.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Payson, UT is 80.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Payson, UT have an average commute time of 21.1 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.

Median household income in Payson, UT is $75,682. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Payson, UT was Census Tract 104.06 with a value of $108,092, followed by Census Tract 104.07 and Census Tract 104.10, with respective values of $91,875 and $77,318.

Property

$278,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$13,857

$4,686

Median Property Taxes

±$430

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 $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

80.1%

Homeownership

2021

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 80.1% of the housing units in Payson, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 104.06
Census Tract 104.07
Census Tract 104.10

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Payson, UT was Census Tract 104.06 with a value of $108,092, followed by Census Tract 104.07 and Census Tract 104.10, with respective values of $91,875 and $77,318.

The following map shows all of the places in Payson, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$75,682

Median Household Income

± $5,955

5.85k

Number of Households

± 517

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.85k households in Payson, UT grew to $75,682 from the previous year's value of $69,014.

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.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Utah

0.477

2020 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2021, the income inequality in Utah was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.138% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Utah was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less 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 2021

Drove Alone (75.6%)
Carpooled (14.2%)
Worked At Home (8.26%)

In 2021, 75.6% of workers in Payson, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.2%) and those who worked at home (8.26%).

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

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Payson, UT have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2% 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

7.52% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Payson, UT (1.58k out of 21k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.8% of the population of Payson, UT has health coverage, with 61.3% on employee plans, 9.6% on Medicaid, 8.18% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 1.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Utah County, UT see 2392 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year (2366 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1652 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 331 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,392 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Utah County, UT

Primary care physicians in Utah County, UT see an average of 2,392 patients per year. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year (2,366 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Utah County, UT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 37% under 18 years, 23% between 18 and 34 years, 30.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.89% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.5% were men and 48.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.17%

Uninsured

61.3%

Employer Coverage

9.6%

Medicaid

8.18%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

1.2%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Payson, UT grew by 15.3% from 7.95% to 9.17%.

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.