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Payson, Utah, in Utah county, is 13 miles S of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 325 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is considered part of the Provo - Orem metropolitan area. Payson has a population of 12,716.
In Payson, about 66% of adults are married. Payson is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Payson is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Payson had a median family income of $47,491. An unusual characteristic of Payson is the share of people in it who work at home.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Payson ($2,650). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 78% of housing units in Payson are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.
In Payson, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Payson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Violent Crime |  | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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