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- Payson is 0% more densely populated than Catalina.
- People are 2.3% more likely to be married in Payson.
- The Median Age is 3.9 years older in Payson.
 Catalina, AZPayson, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,229329,725,481
 Female Population48.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock59.138.4
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 Population - 20108,200  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,620285,036,114
 Population - 19904,864  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock17.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now67.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock838.893.4
 Land Area14.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Catalina, AZPayson, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock5.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Catalina, AZPayson, AZUnited States
 White73.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.6%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Catalina, AZPayson, AZUnited States
 Married Population57.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock41.1%50.2%
 Never Married23.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.6%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.132.60
 Households2,801  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,51380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children15.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock65.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households896  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Catalina    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

The Catlaina area (Saddlebrook / Oro Valley) was wonderful back in the 1970's and 1980's. As is typical with AZ, Developers ruined the community and problems are a  More

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Over 19 years ago

Deeply regret moving here 10 yrs ago. Cost of living is high, over-inflated housing/rental market, traffic is horrible, pay is extremely low. Great place to golf  More

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Over 19 years ago

We live on the north side of the Catalina Mtns. close to Tucson but not so close that we have to endure the smog. Congestion is becoming a part of life out here as  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 7 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 7 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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