2025 Compare Cities People:
Poway, CA vs Berkeley, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Berkeley is 0% more densely populated than Poway.
- People are 42.1% less likely to be married in Berkeley.
- The Median Age is 9.5 years younger in Berkeley.
 Poway, CABerkeley, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock119,607329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock32.138.4
 space3
 Population - 201047,924  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock102,743285,036,114
 Population - 199043,516  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock19.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now13.2%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock11,419.493.4
 Land Area39.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock7.2264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Poway, CABerkeley, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Poway, CABerkeley, CAUnited States
 White62.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock7.3%12.2%
 Asian12.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.0%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Poway, CABerkeley, CAUnited States
 Married Population59.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock33.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock65.7%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.4%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.402.60
 Households16,261  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,64180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,445  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.2%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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Poway

Reviews for Berkeley    14 Reviews

Have lived in Berkeley for about 35 years now. Housing/Real Estate: If you're looking to move here, $1,000,000 will get you a small cottage in the "flats". Most of  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

We have the best climate -- summers and winters are mild. Lots of  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

The 60's have left Berkeley and now it is about MONEY...and the people there have plenty of it and nice hybrid cars (looks like 2 per household) and with a great bicycle  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Berkeley


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.