Payson, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Payson, Illinois
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Location of Payson in Adams County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Payson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
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| • Total | 1,025 |
| • Density | 876.07/sq mi (338.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62360
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-58265 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399639 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Payson, Illinois |
| Website | https://paysonil.com/ |
Payson is a small village located in Adams County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 1,025 people lived there. Payson is part of the larger Quincy area, which includes parts of Illinois and Missouri.
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History of Payson
Payson was first established in the spring of 1835.
Political Events in 1860
During the 1860 presidential election, there was a lot of excitement and strong feelings. People in Payson supported Stephen Douglas, who was the candidate for the Democratic Party. They put up banners and even a dummy of Abraham Lincoln, the candidate for the Republican Party.
This led to two arguments with a group called the "Wide Awakes." The Wide Awakes were Lincoln supporters from Quincy. During the second argument, on August 26, 1860, some shots were fired, and a few people were hurt. This event was similar to another incident nearby called the "Stone's Prairie Riot." These events show how passionate people were about politics back then.
Geography of Payson
Payson covers an area of about 1.17 square miles (3.03 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Payson has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people lived in Payson during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 465 | — | |
| 1910 | 467 | 0.4% | |
| 1920 | 453 | −3.0% | |
| 1930 | 414 | −8.6% | |
| 1940 | 456 | 10.1% | |
| 1950 | 490 | 7.5% | |
| 1960 | 502 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 589 | 17.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,065 | 80.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,114 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,066 | −4.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,026 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,025 | −0.1% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,025 people living in Payson. There were 444 households and 360 families. The village had about 876 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Payson?
Most people in Payson are White (about 93.66%). There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 5.46% of the population identifies as two or more races. About 1.56% of the people are Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (45.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.39%) were married couples. The average household had about 3.44 people.
Age Groups
The people in Payson are of various ages. About 34.9% of the population is under 18 years old. About 6.6% of the people are 65 years or older. The average age in Payson is 27.8 years.
Income Information
In Payson, the average income for a household was about $62,813. For families, the average income was around $66,389. About 10.9% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 12.7% of those under 18.
Education in Payson
Children in Payson attend public schools. These include Payson-Seymour Elementary School and Payson-Seymour High School.
Famous People from Payson
Some notable people have come from Payson:
- Mary Frances Leach: An important educator and chemist.
- Anna Kay Scott: A medical missionary who worked in India and China.
- Ralph Works: A professional baseball pitcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers.
See also
In Spanish: Payson (Illinois) para niños
