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Payson, AZ vs Manitou Springs, CO

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- Manitou Springs is 0% more densely populated than Payson.
- People are 19.0% less likely to be married in Manitou Springs.
- The Median Age is 16.3 years younger in Manitou Springs.
 Payson, AZManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock4,912329,725,481
 Female Population52.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock42.838.4
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 Population - 201015,319  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,980285,036,114
 Population - 19908,377  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now90.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,574.993.4
 Land Area19.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Payson, AZManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock9.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6410.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8411.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Payson, AZManitou Springs, COUnited States
 White84.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.7%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Payson, AZManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Married Population58.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.3%50.2%
 Never Married16.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.3%10.8%
 Widowed8.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.102.60
 Households7,475  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,20280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,962  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.2%  Unlock10.8%
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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Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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