Payson, UT Demographics

A map of Payson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	17,700	16,611	76.8%	78.7%
Hispanic	4,119	3,589	17.9%	17.0%
Multiracial	640	529	2.8%	2.5%
Native American/Other	282	206	1.2%	1.0%
Black	259	75	1.1%	0.4%
Asian	39	91	0.2%	0.4%

Payson, Utah has an estimated population of 23,039, an increase from the 21,101 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.8% White, 17.9% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, 1.1% Black, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Payson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Payson has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Utah overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Payson, that probability was 35.1% in 2020 and 37.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Payson is ranked the 42nd most populous place in Utah, out of 334 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Payson was ranked the 42nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Payson's White Population

17,700 residents of Payson, or 76.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Payson is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Payson ranks 257th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Payson's White population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Payson's population has decreased from 78.7% to 76.8%.

Payson is more White than neighboring Spring Lake (75% White). Payson is less White than neighboring West Mountain (94.7% White), Benjamin (95.9% White), Elk Ridge (92.9% White), and Salem (88.8% White).

Payson's Black Population

259 residents of Payson, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Payson is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Payson ranks 129th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Payson's Black population has grown by an estimated 245.3%. Black residents' share of Payson's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.1%.

Payson is more Black than neighboring Spring Lake (0.8% Black), West Mountain (0.8% Black), Benjamin (0% Black), Elk Ridge (0.4% Black), and Salem (0.3% Black).

Payson's Asian Population

39 residents of Payson, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Payson is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Payson ranks 165th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Payson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Asian residents' share of Payson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Payson is more Asian than neighboring Spring Lake (0% Asian), West Mountain (0% Asian), Benjamin (0% Asian), and Salem (0.1% Asian). Payson is less Asian than neighboring Elk Ridge (0.4% Asian).

Payson's Hispanic Population

4,119 residents of Payson, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Payson is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Payson ranks 40th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Payson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Payson's population has increased from 17.0% to 17.9%.

Payson is more Hispanic than neighboring West Mountain (2.9% Hispanic), Benjamin (4.1% Hispanic), Elk Ridge (4.2% Hispanic), and Salem (6.7% Hispanic). Payson is less Hispanic than neighboring Spring Lake (20.4% Hispanic).

Payson's Native American/Other Population

282 residents of Payson, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Payson is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Payson ranks 168th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Payson's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 36.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Payson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Payson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Lake (0% Native American/Other), West Mountain (0% Native American/Other), Benjamin (0% Native American/Other), Elk Ridge (0% Native American/Other), and Salem (0.1% Native American/Other).

Payson's Multiracial Population

640 residents of Payson, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Payson is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Payson ranks 197th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Payson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Payson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Payson is more Multiracial than neighboring West Mountain (1.6% Multiracial), Benjamin (0% Multiracial), and Elk Ridge (2% Multiracial). Payson is less Multiracial than neighboring Spring Lake (3.8% Multiracial), and Salem (4.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.