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Poway, CA vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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- Myrtle Beach is 0% more densely populated than Poway.
- People are 19.7% less likely to be married in Myrtle Beach.
- The Median Age is 4.1 years older in Myrtle Beach.
 Poway, CAMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
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 Population - 201047,924  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock22,759285,036,114
 Population - 199043,516  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock56.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now13.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,487.293.4
 Land Area39.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Poway, CAMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock14.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Poway, CAMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 White62.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock17.3%12.2%
 Asian12.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock13.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Poway, CAMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Married Population59.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.3%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.7%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.332.60
 Households16,261  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock8,53580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock51.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,445  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.4%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 Myrtle Beach    56 Reviews

Coming from Massachusetts and New York state, I loved the weather, beach and change of lifestyle. Being an outgoing friendly person I met some nice people here along  More

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We were looking for a new city, and Myrtle Beach had had enough press that we were curious to check it out. A 30something and 40something couple, both of us have  More

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If I could give 4.5 instead of 5 I would because Id like to see the traffic flow better with more red lights and see more money put in to landscaping the roadways and  More

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