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Payson Community Unit School District 1
Payson Community Unit School District 1 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 2,664. The median household income is $66,563 and the median age is 53.1.
2,664
Population
22
People / sq mi
$66,563
Median Income
53.1
Median Age
Payson Community Unit School District 1 covers 121 sq mi of land at 21.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$66,563
Median Household Income
$37,704
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$152,600
Median Home Value
$754
Median Rent
91.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
95.3%
High School+
22.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Payson Community Unit School District 1 serves a community with a population of 2,664 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Payson Community Unit School District 1 is $66,563, with a per capita income of $37,704. The poverty rate is 3.2%.
Payson Community Unit School District 1 is 93.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 57.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Payson Community Unit School District 1, 95.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Payson Community Unit School District 1 is $152,600, with a median rent of $754. The homeownership rate is 91.5%.
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Data for Payson Community Unit School District 1 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1730990).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.