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Charlotte, NC vs Poway, CA

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- Poway is 0% more densely populated than Charlotte.
- People are 33.6% more likely to be married in Poway.
- The Median Age is 7.1 years older in Poway.
 Charlotte, NCPoway, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,005329,725,481
 Female Population51.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.638.4
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 Population - 2010738,446  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,044285,036,114
 Population - 1990395,934  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock2.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now127.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,254.093.4
 Land Area306.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Charlotte, NCPoway, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Charlotte, NCPoway, CAUnited States
 White40.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian6.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock16.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Charlotte, NCPoway, CAUnited States
 Married Population44.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.6%50.2%
 Never Married41.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.4%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.982.60
 Households345,944  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock12,81680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households147,391  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 4 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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