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- Poway is 0% more densely populated than Norwood.
- People are 14.4% more likely to be married in Poway.
- The Median Age is 2.6 years older in Poway.
 Norwood, MAPoway, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,005329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.638.4
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 Population - 201028,652  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,044285,036,114
 Population - 199028,700  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock2.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now3.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,254.093.4
 Land Area10.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Norwood, MAPoway, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.2%  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 647.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Norwood, MAPoway, CAUnited States
 White76.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian5.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock16.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Norwood, MAPoway, CAUnited States
 Married Population51.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.6%50.2%
 Never Married33.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.4%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.982.60
 Households13,002  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock12,81680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,074  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Norwood    1 Reviews

Norwood is well run and has an excellent police and fire dept. Location is terrific. Halfway between Providence and Boston. 2 rail stations in the town convenience to  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 5 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 6 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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