Payson, Utah
Payson: City in Utah County, Utah, United States
About
Payson is a city located in the county of Utah in the U.S. state of Utah. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,294 and a population density of 574 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,033 inhabitants.
The city was created 174 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about Payson
| Population : | 21,033 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Utah (United States) |
| County : | Utah County |
| Postal code : | 84651 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 801 |
| Area : | 31.86 km2 |
| Altitude : | 4,652 feet / 1418 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:57:59 (23rd April 2024) |
| Density : | 660 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Payson is located at 40°2'40"N 111°43'56"W (40.0444000, -111.7321500). It has 2 neighbors: Salem and Elk Ridge.
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Official website of Payson
Demographics
The population of Payson increased by 13.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,294 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,950 | 3.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,153 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,333 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,485 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,494 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,768 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,847 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,789 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,303 | 2.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,033 | 3.47% | estimation process |
People born in Payson (20)
People born in Payson, including singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress, and poet Jewel, mixed martial artist Scott Jorgensen, botanist Leigh Alma Johnson, .
List
- J. Ward Moody (American astronomer) he was born in 18/12/1954
- John B. Fairbanks (American artist) he was born in 25/12/1855
- Lindsey Anderson (American steeplechase runner) she was born in 23/05/1985
- Raymond Knight (American rodeo organizer) he was born in 08/04/1872
- Red Peery (American baseball player) he was born in 15/08/1906
- Wesley Silcox (bull rider) he was born in 30/05/1985
- Ralph Jacobus Fairbanks (American prospector) he was born in 26/12/1857
- Inez Knight Allen (Mormon missionary and Utah politician) she was born in 08/09/1876
- Clay Collard (American mixed martial arts fighter) he was born in 10/03/1993
- Vasco M. Tanner (American entomologist) he was born in 29/10/1892
- Barret Peery (basketball player (1971-)) he was born in 03/04/1971
- Jordan Pena (American soccer player) he was born in 21/05/2000
- J. Leo Fairbanks he was born in 01/01/1878
- Joseph Henry Loveless (American accused murderer (1870–1916)) he was born in 03/12/1870
- Emerson C. Curtis (physician) he was born in 05/04/1916
- Jaiden Waggoner (United States defender, born 2/3/1997 – #17 for Las Vegas Lights FC in 2020) he was born in 03/02/1997
- Lyman Eaton Wightman (American physician) he was born in 07/05/1869
Schools in Payson
College & universities near Payson, UT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 459541 | American Beauty Academy | Payson (UT) | 84651 |
| 475495 | Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions | Provo (UT) | 84606 |
| 451574 | Aveda Institute-Provo | Provo (UT) | 84601 |
| 461342 | Acaydia School of Aesthetics | Provo (UT) | 84601-0000 |
| 380438 | Provo College | Provo (UT) | 84601 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Payson, UT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRO | Provo | 300 West 600 South | RAIL |
| SLC | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub | 340 South 600 West | RAIL |
| SLB | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub | 300 South 600 West | BUS |
| HER | Helper | 1 Depot Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Payson , Arizona town in Gila County, Arizona, United States with a population of 15,947 people.
- Payson , Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 980 people.
Other cities in Utah County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Utah County , UT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Provo | 116,295 | The second most populous city in Utah. |
| Orem | 98,970 | The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah. |
| Lehi | 73,383 | The most populous city in Utah County, Utah. |
| Eagle Mountain | 42,013 | A city in Utah County, Utah. |
| Spanish Fork | 41,268 | A city in Utah County, Utah. |
| Pleasant Grove | 38,241 | City in Utah County, Utah, United States |
| Saratoga Springs | 35,501 | City in Utah County, Utah, United States |
| American Fork | 33,896 | City in Utah County, Utah, United States |
| Springville | 33,572 | City in Utah County, Utah, United States |
| Highland | 17,989 | City in Utah County, Utah, United States |
| Santaquin | 13,507 | City in Utah County, Utah, United States |
| Vineyard | 12,570 | City in Utah County, Utah, United States |
| Lindon | 11,462 | City in Utah County, Utah, United States |
| Mapleton | 11,139 | City in Utah County, Utah, United States |
| Alpine | 10,495 | City in Utah County, Utah, United States |
| Cedar Hills | 9,985 | City in Utah County, Utah, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Payson distances to largest Utah cities
