Payson, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Payson, Arizona is 16,494 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 47th-largest city in Arizona. The median household income is $65,175, the median home value is $343,200, and the median age is 58.9.
The population has grown 9.4% since 2010 (15,319 → 16,762).
16,494
Population
852
People / sq mi
$65,175
Median Income
$343,200
Median Home Value
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Payson covers 19.3 sq mi of land at 852 people per square mile.
About Payson, AZ
Age is the most distinctive thing about Payson: a median age of 58.9, older than the national median. With 16,494 residents, Payson is a city in Arizona. It ranks #47 among cities in Arizona by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $65,175 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 4.3%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $343,200, with typical rent around $1,355.
26.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 10.1% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Payson — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Payson town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Payson town had a population of 15,319 in 2010 and 16,762 in 2024, a 9.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,762 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.65%.
16,762
Population (2024)
15,319
Population (2010)
16,762
Peak (2024)
0.65%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,319 |
| 2011 | 15,248 |
| 2012 | 15,155 |
| 2013 | 15,207 |
| 2014 | 15,244 |
| 2015 | 15,259 |
| 2016 | 15,422 |
| 2017 | 15,542 |
| 2018 | 15,673 |
| 2019 | 15,813 |
| 2020 | 16,401 |
| 2021 | 16,509 |
| 2022 | 16,654 |
| 2023 | 16,757 |
| 2024 | 16,762 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$65,175
Median Household Income
$39,610
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$343,200
Median Home Value
$1,355
Median Rent
77.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.5%
High School+
26.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
71.5%
Public Transit
10.1%
Work From Home
18.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
62.6%
Foreign Born
91.5%
Non-English at Home
13.5%
Veterans
17.9%
With Disability
90.7%
Health Insurance
91.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 15.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.5% |
| Construction | 7.9% |
| Public Administration | 6.4% |
| Information | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4.8% |
| Retail Trade | 3.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Payson, Arizona has a population of 16,494 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 47th-largest city in Arizona.
The median household income in Payson, Arizona is $65,175, with 4.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Payson, Arizona is $343,200, with median monthly rent at $1,355 and a homeownership rate of 77.2%.
The median age in Payson, Arizona is 58.9 years. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
The population has grown 9.4% since 2010 (15,319 → 16,762).
Payson town, AZ Climate
Payson town, AZ has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F) and receives about 557 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13.6°C
Avg Temp
557
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 40° | 55 mm |
| February | 6° / 43° | 50 mm |
| March | 8° / 46° | 62 mm |
| April | 11° / 52° | 27 mm |
| May | 15° / 59° | 14 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 9 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 62 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 77 mm |
| September | 21° / 70° | 52 mm |
| October | 16° / 60° | 45 mm |
| November | 9° / 49° | 48 mm |
| December | 5° / 41° | 56 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Payson town, AZ
The most comfortable months to visit Payson town, AZ are typically June, September and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 34°C high). The coldest is January (near -3°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.