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Altoona, PA vs Payson, AZ

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- Payson is 0% more densely populated than Altoona.
- People are 31.9% more likely to be married in Payson.
- The Median Age is 19.5 years older in Payson.
 Altoona, PAPayson, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,229329,725,481
 Female Population52.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock59.138.4
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 Population - 201045,918  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,620285,036,114
 Population - 199051,881  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock17.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-17.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock838.893.4
 Land Area9.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Altoona, PAPayson, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock5.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Altoona, PAPayson, AZUnited States
 White90.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.6%12.2%
 Asian0.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Altoona, PAPayson, AZUnited States
 Married Population44.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock41.1%50.2%
 Never Married34.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.6%10.8%
 Widowed7.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.132.60
 Households18,153  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,51380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock65.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,292  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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