Payson
A town in Gila County, Arizona — population 15,947 as of 2020.
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In and around Payson
See & do
- 87 Cyclery Bike Shop
- Anytime Fitness
- Aspen Cove Apartments
- Beeline Bowling and Belle's Bar
- Gila County Republican Party
Eat, drink & stay
- Alfonso's Mexican
- Apache Spirits Lounge
- Comfort Inn Payson
- Alfonso's Mexican Food
- Aliberto's Mexican Food
Shops & services
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Payson by the numbers
Population
15,947Population figure, 2020
Households & income
- Area
- 19.35 sq mi (50.11 km²), 0.01 sq mi water
- Median age
- 60.9
- Households
- 8,224
- Persons per household
- 2
- Median household income
- $67,710
- Median house value
- $382,400
Municipal office
- Office
- TOWN MANAGER
- Address
- 303 N BEELINE HIGHWAY, PAYSON, AZ 85541