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Payson, AZ vs San Marcos, TX

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- San Marcos is 0% more densely populated than Payson.
- People are 52.8% less likely to be married in San Marcos.
- The Median Age is 34.2 years younger in San Marcos.
 Payson, AZSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock64,812329,725,481
 Female Population52.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock24.938.4
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 Population - 201015,319  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock34,733285,036,114
 Population - 19908,377  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock91.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now90.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,905.393.4
 Land Area19.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Payson, AZSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock20.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6410.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8411.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Payson, AZSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 White84.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.6%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock40.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Payson, AZSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Married Population58.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock26.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock72.2%50.2%
 Never Married16.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.1%10.8%
 Widowed8.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households7,475  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,05280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,962  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.7%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 5 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 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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Jimmy · Payson, AZ
WAS A GREAT TOWN TILL
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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Reviews for San Marcos    6 Reviews
Randall · San Marcos, TX
Wish I had researched more before buying here
Over 3 years ago

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

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Elizabeth · San Marcos, TX
No Place Like Home
Over 17 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

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Alisha · Sandpoint, ID
Fun college town
Over 18 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  More

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