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- Poway is 0% more densely populated than Wrightwood.
- People are 14.1% less likely to be married in Poway.
- The Median Age is 4.2 years younger in Poway.
 Wrightwood, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,005329,725,481
 Female Population48.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.638.4
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 Population - 20104,566  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,044285,036,114
 Population - 19903,308  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock2.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now34.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,254.093.4
 Land Area5.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Wrightwood, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 848.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Wrightwood, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 White78.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock16.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Wrightwood, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 Married Population69.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.6%50.2%
 Never Married17.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.4%10.8%
 Widowed4.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.982.60
 Households1,997  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock12,81680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households655  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children2.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Wrightwood    4 Reviews

I grew up here! It’s such a great place to raise and family and close to many employers to support your mountain life desires! So stinking adorable and your kids will be  More

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Over 9 years ago

The average high in Wrightwood in July is in the low 80's, not 98 as stated. Also, the average low in January is 26, not 36. This is a mountain community situated at an  More

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Over 16 years ago

if you have to live in the yucky inland empire, this is the best place..im not into lots of night life and such.however if you like to have quiet without drama, this is  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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