Payson, Illinois Facts
| Area | 1.1 mi² |
| Population | 928 |
| Male Population | 462 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 466 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +32.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.3% |
| Median Age | 36.1 years (Male: 35.2, Female: 37.1) |
| Area Codes | 217 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.81699, -91.24237 |
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Payson, Illinois Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 702 | 854 | 960 | 918 | 928 |
| Population Density | 661.2 / mi² | 804.3 / mi² | 904.1 / mi² | 864.6 / mi² | 874 / mi² |
Payson, Illinois Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 4.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payson, Illinois | +30.8% | +7.5% | -4.4% |
| Illinois | +16.7% | +9.7% | +3.9% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Payson, Illinois Median Age
Median Age: 36.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payson, Illinois | 36.1 yrs | 37.1 yrs | 35.2 yrs |
| Illinois | 36.6 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 35.3 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Payson, Illinois Population Density
Population Density: 874 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payson, Illinois | 928 | 1.062 sq mi | 874 / mi² |
| Illinois | 13 million | 57,913.5 sq mi | 224 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Payson, Illinois Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Payson, Illinois CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payson, Illinois | 18,070 tn | 19.47 tn | 17,018.3 tons/mi² |
| Illinois | 259,471,379 tn | 20 tn | 4,480.3 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 18,070 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 19.47 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 17,018.3 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Payson, Illinois
Payson is a village in Adams County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,026 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Quincy, IL–MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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