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Tahlequah, OK vs Payson, AZ

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- Payson is 0% more densely populated than Tahlequah.
- People are 53.4% more likely to be married in Payson.
- The Median Age is 28.9 years older in Payson.
 Tahlequah, OKPayson, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,229329,725,481
 Female Population53.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock59.138.4
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 Population - 201015,771  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,620285,036,114
 Population - 199010,398  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock17.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now63.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock838.893.4
 Land Area12.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Tahlequah, OKPayson, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2010.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock5.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Tahlequah, OKPayson, AZUnited States
 White45.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.6%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races11.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Tahlequah, OKPayson, AZUnited States
 Married Population38.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock41.1%50.2%
 Never Married42.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.6%10.8%
 Widowed8.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.132.60
 Households6,169  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,51380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock65.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,839  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Tahlequah    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I moved here for school and do not like this town very much. I can't believe that a town of this size doesn't have sidewalks! The best option for a student to live here  More

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Summers in Tahlequah are usually very hot and rather dry (July and August). Most summer days reach the 90s and sometimes the 100s. Winters can be cold but usually only  More

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Tahlequah, is a small town in Northeastern Oklahoma nearest to the state of Arkansas. Cost of living here is one of the lowest in the nation and being an affordable  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 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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