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Poway, CA vs Fountain Valley, CA

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- Fountain Valley is 0% more densely populated than Poway.
- People are 9.9% less likely to be married in Fountain Valley.
- The Median Age is 2.3 years older in Fountain Valley.
 Poway, CAFountain Valley, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock57,139329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.938.4
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 Population - 201047,924  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock54,978285,036,114
 Population - 199043,516  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now13.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,299.193.4
 Land Area39.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Poway, CAFountain Valley, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Poway, CAFountain Valley, CAUnited States
 White62.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.7%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  Unlock16.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Poway, CAFountain Valley, CAUnited States
 Married Population59.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.5%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.012.60
 Households16,261  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock13,88280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,445  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.4%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 Fountain Valley    3 Reviews

We are just average home gardeners and having lived in Fountain Valley for over 40 years, my wife and I have found the climate excellent for growing nearly ever kind of  More

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Over 18 years ago

fountain valley is nice but very expensive. Average home price will run you around $700,000.Beaches are close by. People are okay but no sense of community or sense of  More

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The weather is very moderate year-around. Warm summers, comfortable spring-time, cool  More

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