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Poway, CA vs Apex, NC

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- Apex is 0% more densely populated than Poway.
- People are 7.4% more likely to be married in Apex.
- The Median Age is 5.3 years younger in Apex.
 Poway, CAApex, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock58,066329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
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 Population - 201047,924  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock20,212285,036,114
 Population - 199043,516  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock218.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now13.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,041.193.4
 Land Area39.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Poway, CAApex, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Poway, CAApex, NCUnited States
 White62.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock7.4%12.2%
 Asian12.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Poway, CAApex, NCUnited States
 Married Population59.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock62.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock36.3%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.832.60
 Households16,261  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock15,52180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,445  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.5%  Unlock10.8%
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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Reviews for Apex    11 Reviews

We moved here from western NY last year. It was hard to leave a solid school system, a house almost paid for, with a yard, and NO HOA. However, jobs were just not there  More

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Over 11 years ago

My introduction to Apex, NC came in July 2009 I was on my way to Florida. On the third day, plans changed due to friend's vehicle malfunction. I stayed in Apex for 9  More

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Over 14 years ago

Apex has a small town atmosphere, but is convenient to the Research Triangle area of North  More

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