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Payson, AZ vs Big Bear City, CA

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- Big Bear City is 0% more densely populated than Payson.
- People are 18.4% less likely to be married in Big Bear City.
- The Median Age is 15.9 years younger in Big Bear City.
 Payson, AZBig Bear City, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,913329,725,481
 Female Population52.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.238.4
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 Population - 201015,319  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock5,779285,036,114
 Population - 19908,377  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock136.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now90.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock404.293.4
 Land Area19.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Payson, AZBig Bear City, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6410.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8411.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Payson, AZBig Bear City, CAUnited States
 White84.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.9%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock24.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Payson, AZBig Bear City, CAUnited States
 Married Population58.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock46.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.0%50.2%
 Never Married16.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.3%10.8%
 Widowed8.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.422.60
 Households7,475  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,34480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,962  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews
Chris · Payson, AZ
Life in the Forest, with All of the Conveniences
Over 4 years ago

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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Debra · Payson, AZ
Love Payson, Arizona
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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Jimmy · Payson, AZ
WAS A GREAT TOWN TILL
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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Reviews for Big Bear City    3 Reviews
andy · Big Bear City, CA
small mountain top town
Over 17 years ago

this place is great for outdoor  More

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Koda · Big Bear City, CA
Best Place To Live with a Family
Over 17 years ago

Having lived in Big Bear City, CA for over 6 years, I can tell you that it is one of the best places to raise a family. The schools are excellent, from elementary to  More

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pam · Big Bear City, CA
beautiful big bear
Over 18 years ago

beautiful in the summertime, zowie, would not want to be anywhere else. the cost of living nickels and dimes you to death. one cable choice (expensive), at least 20  More

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