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- Vista is 0% more densely populated than Poway.
- People are 21.0% less likely to be married in Vista.
- The Median Age is 7.2 years younger in Vista.
 Poway, CAVista, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock98,651329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.438.4
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 Population - 201047,924  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock89,857285,036,114
 Population - 199043,516  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock12.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now13.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock5,266.293.4
 Land Area39.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Poway, CAVista, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Poway, CAVista, CAUnited States
 White62.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.9%12.2%
 Asian12.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock50.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Poway, CAVista, CAUnited States
 Married Population59.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.6%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.182.60
 Households16,261  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock22,03080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,445  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 5 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 6 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 Vista    21 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would  More

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I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly  More

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Truly a hidden gem - I was nervous after first moving since it seemed far from San Diego, but my concerns have been fully alleviated in just a couple months of time in  More

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