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Poway, CA vs Solana Beach, CA

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- Solana Beach is 0% more densely populated than Poway.
- People are 3.0% less likely to be married in Solana Beach.
- The Median Age is 4.8 years older in Solana Beach.
 Poway, CASolana Beach, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,025329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock46.438.4
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 Population - 201047,924  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock12,979285,036,114
 Population - 199043,516  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now13.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,818.593.4
 Land Area39.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Poway, CASolana Beach, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock9.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Poway, CASolana Beach, CAUnited States
 White62.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.0%12.2%
 Asian12.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock17.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Poway, CASolana Beach, CAUnited States
 Married Population59.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock56.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock42.4%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.472.60
 Households16,261  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,47980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock53.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,445  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.7%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 Solana Beach    3 Reviews

I've lived in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Venice Beach, Hermosa Beach, San Luis Obispo, Carlsbad, Encinitas and my wife and I saved up every penny we could to buy a  More

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Rent has skyrocketed in Solana Beach in the past ten years. High rent and more people cramming into single person rental units.   More

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Over 20 years ago

Very expensive. Being from east coast it was hard because people dont speak to you in normal situations..example , picking up kids from school ..if you pass a parent  More

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