Poway, CA Demographics
What is the population of Poway?
There are 48,515 residents in Poway, with a median age of 41. Of this, 51.55% are males and 48.45% are females. US-born citizens make up 80.6% of the resident pool in Poway, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.99%. Additionally, 6.41% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 44,077 people in Poway currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 48,515 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 25,009 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 23,506 | -1.3% |
Male Population 51.55%
Female Population 48.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41 | -1.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 39,104 | 1.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 6,303 | -7.9% |
| Not Citizen | 3,108 | -8.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 80.6%
Citizen not U.S. Born 12.99%
Not Citizen 6.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 238 | 20.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,999 | -6.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 257 | -49.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 464 | -17.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 44,077 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.5%
Moved from Same County 6.24%
Moved from Same State 0.54%
Moved from Different State 0.97%
Same House as Last Year 91.76%
What are the employment statistics in Poway?
White-collar workers make up 90.13% of the working population in Poway, while blue-collar employees account for 9.87%. There are also 5,788 entrepreneurs in Poway (12.67% of the workforce); 28,960 workers employed in private companies (63.38%); and 7,334 people working in governmental institutions (16.05%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 41,182 | 99.3% |
| Blue Collar | 4,512 | 90.9% |
White Collar 90.13%
Blue Collar 9.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,788 | 93.7% |
| Private Companies | 28,960 | 98.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 7,334 | 108.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,612 | 84.3% |
Self Employees 12.67%
Private Companies 63.38%
Governmental Workers 16.05%
Not for Profit Companies 7.9%
How many households are there in Poway?
There are a total of 16,403 households in Poway, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 79.42% of these Poway households, while non-family units account for the remaining 20.58%. Additionally, 34.27% of households have children and 65.73% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 16,403 | 1.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -32.7% |
| Family Households | 13,028 | 1.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,375 | 3.6% |
Family Households 79.42%
Non-Family Households 20.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,621 | 1.2% |
| Households without Children | 10,782 | 1.7% |
Households with Children 34.27%
Households without Children 65.73%
What are the median and average incomes in Poway?
The average annual household income in Poway is $179,063, while the median household income sits at $143,825 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $170,430, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $167,488. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $33,990 and $103,273, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $179,063 | 4.9% |
| Median Household Income | $143,825 | 6.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,477 | -12.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 45,085 | 0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Poway?
There are 16,969 housing units in Poway, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 16,403 occupied housing units in Poway, 75.67% are owner-occupied, while 24.33% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.42% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $977,800. In general, housing costs reach $2,623 per month in Poway.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 16,969 | 1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 142 | -5.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 182 | 31.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 805 | -11.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,208 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6,269 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,485 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,949 | -4.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,513 | 2.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 311 | -18.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 105 | 101.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 16,403 | 1.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 12,412 | 1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,991 | 0.5% |
Owner Occupied 75.67%
Renter Occupied 24.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 8,989 | 1.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,423 | 3.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $977,800 | 6.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $950,700 | 8.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,623 | 3.8% |
With Mortgage 72.42%
Without Mortgage 27.58%
What is the level of education in Poway?
Approximately 18.67% of the population in Poway holds a high school degree (that's 6,984 residents), while 19.23% have attained a college certificate (7,193 locals) and 30.04% have a bachelor's degree (11,238 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,123 | -23.1% |
| Some High School | 6,984 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 7,193 | -22.6% |
| Associate Degree | 3,229 | 1.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11,238 | -1.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,637 | 0.1% |
No High School 3%
Some High School 18.67%
Some College 19.23%
Associate Degree 8.63%
Bachelor's Degree 30.04%
Graduate Degree 20.42%
What is the marital status of Poway residents?
A total of 10,248 people in Poway have never been married (which represents 26.27% of the total population), while 23,598 of them are wedded (60.49%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 411 (1.05%) and 3,160 (8.1%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 10,248 | -6.0% |
| Married | 23,598 | 0.2% |
| Separated | 411 | -22.3% |
| Widowed | 2,007 | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 3,160 | -0.5% |
Never Married 26.27%
Married 60.49%
Separated 1.05%
Widowed 5.14%
Divorced 8.1%
What are the most common means of transportation in Poway?
The top three means of transportation people in Poway use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 16,907 residents commute by car, 439 prefer going to work by walking and 202 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 16,907 | -3.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 202 | 37.4% |
| Ferryboat | 33 | 22.2% |
| Bicycle | 100 | -15.2% |
| Motorcycle | 148 | -28.9% |
| Walk | 439 | 37.2% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.