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Poway, CA vs Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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- Rancho Santa Fe is 0% more densely populated than Poway.
- People are 3.9% more likely to be married in Rancho Santa Fe.
- The Median Age is 6.4 years older in Rancho Santa Fe.
 Poway, CARancho Santa Fe, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock2,914329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4838.4
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 Population - 201047,924  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock3,252285,036,114
 Population - 199043,516  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-24.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now13.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock434.093.4
 Land Area39.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Poway, CARancho Santa Fe, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock1.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock19.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Poway, CARancho Santa Fe, CAUnited States
 White62.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.0%12.2%
 Asian12.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Poway, CARancho Santa Fe, CAUnited States
 Married Population59.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock61.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock38.3%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.962.60
 Households16,261  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock82180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock60.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,445  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.4%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 Rancho Santa Fe    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

very expensive and housing values  More

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