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Poway, CA vs Mountain Home, ID

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- Mountain Home is 0% more densely populated than Poway.
- People are 14.1% less likely to be married in Mountain Home.
- The Median Age is 10.9 years younger in Mountain Home.
 Poway, CAMountain Home, IDUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,863329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock30.738.4
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 Population - 201047,924  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,143285,036,114
 Population - 199043,516  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock30.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now13.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,617.793.4
 Land Area39.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Poway, CAMountain Home, IDUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Poway, CAMountain Home, IDUnited States
 White62.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.0%12.2%
 Asian12.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.9%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Poway, CAMountain Home, IDUnited States
 Married Population59.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.0%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.8%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.522.60
 Households16,261  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,57980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,445  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.3%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 Mountain Home    5 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

The cost of living is low in Idaho, even though the taxes are high. We definitley have 4 seasons, cold in winter and hot in  More

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I was stationed at the base in the late 60s. I am sure many things have changed. Don't remember much so can anyone tell me about bugs (mosquitoes), wind, heat, cold  More

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Over 16 years ago

We have lived here since 1991 and love it... the wind can be brutal in the spring, summers are hot and dry, and the winters can be cold and snowy and we love it... Cost  More

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