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Poway, CA vs Santa Fe, NM

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- Santa Fe is 0% more densely populated than Poway.
- People are 27.7% less likely to be married in Santa Fe.
- The Median Age is 2.4 years older in Santa Fe.
 Poway, CASanta Fe, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock86,935329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4438.4
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 Population - 201047,924  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock62,203285,036,114
 Population - 199043,516  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock36.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now13.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,665.993.4
 Land Area39.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Poway, CASanta Fe, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock14.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Poway, CASanta Fe, NMUnited States
 White62.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.0%12.2%
 Asian12.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock54.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Poway, CASanta Fe, NMUnited States
 Married Population59.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.1%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock17.9%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.262.60
 Households16,261  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,78180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,445  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.6%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 Santa Fe    55 Reviews

I’ve recently moved to Santa Fe from Colorado. I love Santa Fe for various reasons… mostly because of the tricultural aspects of it. We have amazing Native American,  More

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Over 6 years ago

Bought a house here in 2013 and split my time here with other house in Adirondack Mountains of NYS. Santa Fe is great, but not perfect. Love the climate. 306 days of  More

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Over 6 years ago

The only 2 things about Santa Fe that are nice is the scenery and the weather. But, those two things cannot bring about the total comfort and homeyness that makes a city  More

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