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Poway, CA vs Huntington Beach, CA

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- Huntington Beach is 0% more densely populated than Poway.
- People are 17.0% less likely to be married in Huntington Beach.
- The Median Age is 1.5 years older in Huntington Beach.
 Poway, CAHuntington Beach, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock198,735329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.138.4
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 Population - 201047,924  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock189,594285,036,114
 Population - 199043,516  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now13.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,359.793.4
 Land Area39.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock5.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Poway, CAHuntington Beach, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Poway, CAHuntington Beach, CAUnited States
 White62.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.1%12.2%
 Asian12.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock19.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Poway, CAHuntington Beach, CAUnited States
 Married Population59.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.7%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.562.60
 Households16,261  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock49,63180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,445  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.1%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 Huntington Beach    33 Reviews

Lived here for a couple months now. Love the beach and the weather. Nice boardwalk to walk or ride your bike. Overall nice clean feel and vibe. Only move here if you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Overdevelopment has ruined the city, Housing is overpriced - overseas investors, corporate housing, sober living houses (there are many throughout the city) and AirB&B  More

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Over 10 years ago

The population of Huntington Beach is much more than that. It was actually 199,189 according to the city's  More

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