Payson, AZ Metro Area is a quaint and charming town situated in the picturesque Rim Country region of Arizona. With a population of 53,211 people and a population density of 11.41 people per square mile, Payson is an excellent location for those who enjoy small-town life with close access to larger cities like Phoenix. Payson boasts several local businesses such as Triple T Feeds & Ranching Supplies and Payson Real Estate & Insurance Company, along with year-round outdoor activities such as hiking trails at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park and Green Valley Park. The area also has several demographic organizations such as the Northern Gila County Historical Society, which provides the community with historical research services, exhibits, and collections. Finally, Payson is home to several annual sporting events like the Rim Country Challenge Bicycle Race and the annual rodeo held in August every year.
The population in Payson Metro Area is 53,211. There are 11 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Payson Metro Area is 50.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Payson Metro Area is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Payson Metro Area
- 52.2% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 20.9% are married with children
- 16.2% have children, but are single
Race in Payson Metro Area
- 62.8% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 15.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 18.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander