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Poway, CA vs Manhattan Beach, CA

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- Manhattan Beach is 0% more densely populated than Poway.
- People are 0.8% more likely to be married in Manhattan Beach.
- The Median Age is 1.2 years older in Manhattan Beach.
 Poway, CAManhattan Beach, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,585329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock42.838.4
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 Population - 201047,924  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock33,852285,036,114
 Population - 199043,516  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now13.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock9,038.693.4
 Land Area39.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Poway, CAManhattan Beach, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Poway, CAManhattan Beach, CAUnited States
 White62.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.5%12.2%
 Asian12.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Poway, CAManhattan Beach, CAUnited States
 Married Population59.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.2%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.652.60
 Households16,261  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock9,31780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,445  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.2%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

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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 Manhattan Beach    6 Reviews

If heaven would have a proper name, Manhattan Beach is what it would be called. Not far fro LAX in Los Angeles lies this beautiful hamlet that I want to live. Want to  More

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It doesn't get any better than Manhattan Beach. However, homes are expensive. If you are in the $1 million + range this is the place: Warm weather all year, low  More

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HowEVERR, it IS - highly priced Housing-wise (thank goodness I bought MY house in '99!!) - Im a REALTOR, watching my personal home-value drop from 3 TIMES purchase  More

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