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Surprise, AZ vs Payson, UT

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- Payson is 0% more densely populated than Surprise.
- People are 5.7% less likely to be married in Payson.
- The Median Age is 15.0 years younger in Payson.
 Surprise, AZPayson, UTUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,093329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock26.738.4
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 Population - 2010117,604  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock12,716285,036,114
 Population - 19907,122  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock65.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now1,977.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,715.993.4
 Land Area108.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Surprise, AZPayson, UTUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock7.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 848.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Surprise, AZPayson, UTUnited States
 White67.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.6%12.2%
 Asian2.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.9%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock13.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Surprise, AZPayson, UTUnited States
 Married Population59.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock55.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock43.9%50.2%
 Never Married25.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.582.60
 Households52,205  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,96880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households12,714  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews
George · Surprise, AZ
Worst cell phone reception in Az.
Over 1 years ago

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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Lisa · Surprise, AZ
Wouldn't live anywhere else!
Over 5 years ago

I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Chris · Surprise, AZ
Surprise Law Enforcement
Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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Reviews for Payson    1 Reviews
Nate · Salem, UT
P town
Over 10 years ago

Payson is a great place to live. I was born and raised  More

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