Payson City, Utah
As of the census of 2000, there were 12716 residents, 3654 households, and 3057 families in the city. The population density was 1871.8 people per square mile (722.71/kmē), it is Utah's 42nd most densely populated city. There were 3855 housing units at an average density of 567.7 per square mile (219.19/kmē). The average household size was 3.47 and the average family size was 3.87. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 38.3% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 26% from 25 to 44, 14.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males. The median age was 24.4 years, the median age of male residents at 23.3 and the median age of female residents at 25.4. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 11956 White, 16 Black or African American, 49 American Indian, 48 Asian, 30 Native Hawaiian, 169 from two or more races and 448 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $43539, making it the 129th wealthiest city by median household income among the Utah. The median income for a family in the city was $47491, making it the 130th wealthiest city by median family income among the Utah. The per capita income for the city was $14588, making it the 162nd highest city by per capita income in Utah. The median income was $19470, Median income for males is $28088, compared with $12429 for females.
In 2000, 4314 pupils and students, of which 51.74% are male and 48.26% are female, 33.93% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.72% nursery or pri school, 5.47% kindergarten, 49.61% elementary school, 22.23% high school and 14.97% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 12716 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 12906 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 13158 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 14164 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 14946 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 15594 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 15990 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 16442 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 16816 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 17043 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 17429 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 142 | 191 | 333 |
| Kindergarten | 106 | 130 | 236 |
| Elementary school | 1148 | 992 | 2140 |
| High school | 474 | 485 | 959 |
| College or graduate school | 362 | 284 | 646 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payson city, Utah | $43539 | $47491 | $14588 |
| Utah County, Utah | $45833 | $50196 | $15557 |
| Utah, United States | $45726 | $51022 | $18185 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |