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Poway, CA vs Somerville, MA

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- Somerville is 0% more densely populated than Poway.
- People are 43.7% less likely to be married in Somerville.
- The Median Age is 9.8 years younger in Somerville.
 Poway, CASomerville, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock80,608329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.838.4
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 Population - 201047,924  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock77,478285,036,114
 Population - 199043,516  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now13.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock19,546.193.4
 Land Area39.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Poway, CASomerville, MAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock9.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Poway, CASomerville, MAUnited States
 White62.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.8%12.2%
 Asian12.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.9%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Poway, CASomerville, MAUnited States
 Married Population59.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock32.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock66.6%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.7%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.252.60
 Households16,261  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock13,63980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,445  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.8%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 Somerville    3 Reviews

I've lived in Somerville/Cambridge for 10 years, the last 4.5 with my husband in Spring Hill. It really is a great place to live if you are in your 20s & 30s: it is  More

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Living in Somerville is OK. I'm not a 'city' person and I would rather be out in the country some place, but it's not too bad here. I'm in my early 50s and own a house.  More

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Over 17 years ago

we are midwest transplants to the Boston area and lucked out by finding this great little neighborhood - right on the train line, little stores and good community - we  More

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