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Poway, CA vs Carefree, AZ

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- Carefree is 0% more densely populated than Poway.
- People are 8.4% more likely to be married in Carefree.
- The Median Age is 25.1 years older in Carefree.
 Poway, CACarefree, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock3,642329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock66.738.4
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 Population - 201047,924  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,927285,036,114
 Population - 199043,516  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock35.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now13.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock413.593.4
 Land Area39.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Poway, CACarefree, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock0.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock1.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock1.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock10.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock23.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock5.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Poway, CACarefree, AZUnited States
 White62.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.1%12.2%
 Asian12.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Poway, CACarefree, AZUnited States
 Married Population59.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock64.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock35.7%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.4%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.952.60
 Households16,261  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,22580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock92.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,445  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock2.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews
Christine · Poway, CA
Poway, a great town
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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LeeW · Poway, CA
Trees Trees Trees
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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emmy · Poway, CA
Overpriced, soul-less, fake yoga mom kind of place
Over 8 years ago

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 Carefree    4 Reviews
Jane · Scottsdale, AZ
Carefree and the town of Cave Creek,az
Over 5 years ago

Carefree is not the laid back community it once was. It’s inundated with bikers because of the town of Cave Creek, which is a haven for Bikers and “Forever Trump” cult  More

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ROBERT · Cave Creek, AZ
Carefree AZ Weather
Over 10 years ago

Delightful from Mid-Oct thru Mid-May. Very hot in summer but the dryness does allow for more activities than a humid climate does. I can testify to that, having lived in  More

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David · Scottsdale, AZ
Free & Easy!
Over 17 years ago

Life in Carefree is definitely free and easy. Part Cowboy and part resort there is peace and quiet all around. If you love the old west than you are in the heart of it  More

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