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Scottsdale, AZ vs Poway, CA

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- Poway is 0% more densely populated than Scottsdale.
- People are 14.6% more likely to be married in Poway.
- The Median Age is 6.3 years younger in Poway.
 Scottsdale, AZPoway, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,005329,725,481
 Female Population51.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.638.4
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 Population - 2010217,627  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,044285,036,114
 Population - 1990130,069  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock2.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now101.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,254.093.4
 Land Area184.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Scottsdale, AZPoway, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 847.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Scottsdale, AZPoway, CAUnited States
 White78.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian4.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock16.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Scottsdale, AZPoway, CAUnited States
 Married Population51.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.6%50.2%
 Never Married30.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.4%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.982.60
 Households113,451  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock12,81680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households50,896  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Scottsdale    84 Reviews

It's been a long time since I visited Scottsdale after visiting a few times a decade ago. It used to be more of an area that deserved it's punchlines for being stuck up  More

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Over 1 years ago

My son went to ASU in '99 which is how we ended up here from Northern Illinois. Over the years we came out for vacations and bought a second home until we finally made  More

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I lived in San Jose for 30 years...in the late '50s. I walked thru cherry orchards to school. After college classes, I drove 20 minutes to the beach. San Francisco was  More

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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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