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San Marcos, TX vs Poway, CA

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- Poway is 0% more densely populated than San Marcos.
- People are 113.5% more likely to be married in Poway.
- The Median Age is 16.7 years older in Poway.
 San Marcos, TXPoway, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,005329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.638.4
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 Population - 201045,258  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,044285,036,114
 Population - 199028,743  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock2.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now130.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,254.093.4
 Land Area34.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 San Marcos, TXPoway, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2016.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 San Marcos, TXPoway, CAUnited States
 White45.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian2.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock16.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 San Marcos, TXPoway, CAUnited States
 Married Population27.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.6%50.2%
 Never Married61.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.4%10.8%
 Widowed2.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.982.60
 Households25,732  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock12,81680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,680  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children20.6%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for San Marcos    6 Reviews
Randall · San Marcos, TX
Wish I had researched more before buying here
Over 2 years ago

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

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Elizabeth · San Marcos, TX
No Place Like Home
Over 16 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

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Alisha · Sandpoint, ID
Fun college town
Over 17 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews
Christine · Poway, CA
Poway, a great town
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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LeeW · Poway, CA
Trees Trees Trees
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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emmy · Poway, CA
Overpriced, soul-less, fake yoga mom kind of place
Over 7 years ago

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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