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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Poway

California · 43,516 residents · 39.078 sq mi
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Poway is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $53,252. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $219,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

43,516
−9%vs 2000
vs 48,044 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,114 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 1,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.8
−11%vs 2000
vs 36.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
43K45K47K49K51K1990201020202024Poway
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,252
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,708 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,720
−30%vs 2000
vs $29,788 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$219,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $272,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$730
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $910 in 2000
US average: $450
77.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.7% in 2000
22.4% rent
4.1
+8%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(37,092)
Black1.6%(752)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(4,974)
Asian7.3%(3,530)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.7%(20,536)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(39,233)
Black1.1%(481)
Hispanic / Latino7%(3,039)
Asian6.1%(2,654)
Other2.6%(1,148)
Diversity Score35.2%(15,317)
35
−18%vs 2000
vs 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.4%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Poway, California?

Poway, California has about 43,516 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Poway, California?

The typical household in Poway, California earns about $53,252 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poway, California expensive?

In Poway, California, the median home is worth about $219,400, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Poway, California?

About 34.4% of adults age 25 and over in Poway, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poway, California?

About 4.0% of people in Poway, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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