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Poway, CA vs Joplin, MO

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- Joplin is 0% more densely populated than Poway.
- People are 21.0% less likely to be married in Joplin.
- The Median Age is 4.6 years younger in Joplin.
 Poway, CAJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
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 Population - 201047,924  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock45,504285,036,114
 Population - 199043,516  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock12.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now13.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,367.293.4
 Land Area39.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Poway, CAJoplin, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Poway, CAJoplin, MOUnited States
 White62.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.2%12.2%
 Asian12.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Poway, CAJoplin, MOUnited States
 Married Population59.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.7%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.322.60
 Households16,261  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock12,13280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,445  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.3%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 Joplin    22 Reviews

Wow, this content is dated. Here's an update on Joplin: The Joplin community is rapidly becoming an affordable, livable version of the urban lifestyle that offers  More

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Over 10 years ago

Joplin is inexpensive to live in however humidity is through the roof if you have a roof due to the threat of tornados here. Winters are mild but usually instead of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Winter lasts about 4 months and is fairly cold. Mostly cloudy and dreary with very little if any snow. Spring lasts about 6 weeks and has plenty of rain. Summer lasts  More

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