Poway, CA

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2021 Population
49,005
1.56% 1-year decline
US Senator
Dianne Feinstein
Democratic Party
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
41.6
0.483% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
5.13%
5.99% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$119,847
3.91% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$766,700
7.04% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Poway, CA had a population of 49k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $119,847. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Poway, CA declined from 49,780 to 49,005, a −1.56% decrease and its median household income grew from $115,332 to $119,847, a 3.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Poway, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (12.2%), Other (Hispanic) (8.27%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.9%), and White (Hispanic) (4.79%).

None of the households in Poway, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.4% of the residents in Poway, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Poway, CA are Bellus Academy-Poway (330 degrees awarded in 2021) and Poway Adult School (149 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Poway, CA was $766,700, and the homeownership rate was 76.4%.

Most people in Poway, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Poway, CA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Poway, CA is home to a population of 49k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 19.6% of Poway, CA residents were born outside of the country (9.61k people).

In 2021, there were 5.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.5k people) in Poway, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.97k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.05k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

93.4%
2021 Citizenship
93.8%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.4% of Poway, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Poway, CA was 93.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Poway, CA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    30.5k ± 1.12k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    5.97k ± 640
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    4.05k ± 871
16.9%
Hispanic Population
8.29k people

In 2021, there were 5.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.5k people) in Poway, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.97k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.05k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

16.9% of the people in Poway, CA are hispanic (8.29k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Poway, CA as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

19.6%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
9.61k people
19%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
9.45k people

As of 2021, 19.6% of Poway, CA residents (9.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Poway, CA was 19%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,311 ± 283
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    979 ± 236
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    526 ± 143

Poway, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Poway, CA employs 23.1k people. The largest industries in Poway, CA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,213 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,877 people), and Manufacturing (2,805 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($145,625), Manufacturing ($111,362), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($106,397).

Occupations

23.1k
2021 Value
± 1,161
−0.465%
1 Year decline
± 7.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Poway, CA declined at a rate of −0.465%, from 23.2k employees to 23.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Poway, CA, are Management Occupations (3,125 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (2,193 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,184 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Poway, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

23.1k
2021 Value
± 1,161
−0.465%
1 Year decline
± 7.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Poway, CA declined at a rate of −0.465%, from 23.2k employees to 23.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Poway, CA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,213 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,877 people), and Manufacturing (2,805 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Poway, CA, though some of these residents may live in Poway, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$75,796
Median earning men ± $5,880
$49,523
Median earning women ± $3,573

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($124,107), Manufacturing ($119,178), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($114,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($146,518), Manufacturing ($79,583), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,333).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $405B
  2. $159B
  3. $155B

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T
2020 Value in California
$4.61T
Projected 2050 Value in California
109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $84.4B
  2. $44.8B
  3. $40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein
Senator from California1
Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.
Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Poway, CA awarded 479 degrees. The student population of Poway, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 57 male students and 476 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Poway, CA are White (259 and 54.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (112 and 23.4%), Asian (47 and 9.81%), and Two or More Races (31 and 6.47%).

The largest universities in Poway, CA by number of degrees awarded are Bellus Academy-Poway (330 and 68.9%) and Poway Adult School (149 and 31.1%).

The most popular majors in Poway, CA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (115 and 24%), Master Aesthetician (94 and 19.6%), and Court Reporting (60 and 12.5%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Poway, CA was $766,700 in 2021, which is 3.13 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $716,300 to $766,700, a 7.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Poway, CA is 76.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Poway, CA have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Poway, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Poway, CA is $119,847. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Poway, CA was Census Tract 170.45 with a value of $199,297, followed by Census Tract 170.21 and Census Tract 170.44, with respective values of $184,200 and $171,333.

Property

$766,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$24,901
$12,427
Median Property Taxes
±$638

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Poway, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Poway, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

76.4%
Homeownership
2021
68.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 76.4% of the housing units in Poway, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.9%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 170.45
  2. Census Tract 170.21
  3. Census Tract 170.44

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Poway, CA was Census Tract 170.45 with a value of $199,297, followed by Census Tract 170.21 and Census Tract 170.44, with respective values of $184,200 and $171,333.

The following map shows all of the places in Poway, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$119,847
Median Household Income
± $9,566
16.3k
Number of Households
± 845

In 2021, the median household income of the 16.3k households in Poway, CA grew to $119,847 from the previous year's value of $115,332.

The following chart displays the households in Poway, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Poway, CA is from California.
0.497
2021 Wage GINI in California
0.498
2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (75.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.2%)
  3. Carpooled (7.53%)

In 2021, 75.1% of workers in Poway, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.53%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

25.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Poway, CA have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.46% of the workforce in Poway, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Poway, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Poway, CA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

5.13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Poway, CA (2.49k out of 48.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Poway, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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96.3% of the population of Poway, CA has health coverage, with 53.3% on employee plans, 11.4% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 1.99% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in San Diego County, CA see 1223 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.53% decrease from the previous year (1242 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1084 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 227 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,223 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in San Diego County, CA

Primary care physicians in San Diego County, CA see an average of 1,223 patients per year. This represents a 1.53% decrease from the previous year (1,242 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in San Diego County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

3.73%
Uninsured
53.3%
Employer Coverage
11.4%
Medicaid
12.5%
Medicare
17.1%
Non-Group
1.99%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Poway, CA grew by 10.1% from 3.39% to 3.73%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Poway, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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