Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Poway, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

48,713

Median Agei

41.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.8%28,177

Hispanic/Latino

18.8%9,178

Asian

12.3%5,999

Two or More

6.6%3,192

Black

2.7%1,329

Other

0.9%442

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%250

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%146

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%665

High School Diploma

12.2%4,174

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%1,843

Some College (1+ yr)

12%4,102

Associate's Degree

8.4%2,887

Bachelor's Degree

31%10,634

Master's Degree

15.7%5,376

Professional Degree

4.2%1,444

Doctorate

3.3%1,114

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

54.2%

Graduate+

23.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,034,800

Median Renti

$2,301

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.2%12,347

Renter-Occupied

24.8%4,076

Total Units

16,936

Homeownership

75.2%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%136

$50K–$100K

0.9%114

$100K–$150K

0.9%107

$150K–$200K

1.6%193

$200K–$300K

0.9%117

$300K–$500K

3.9%483

$500K–$1M

38.1%4,699

$1M+

52.6%6,498

Rent Distribution

Under $500

117

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

233

$1,000–$1,250

132

$1,250–$1,500

290

$1,500–$2,000

589

$2,000+

2,403

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%212

2010–2019

2.1%359

2000–2009

8.5%1,434

1990–1999

10.8%1,833

1980–1989

21.7%3,678

1970–1979

36.6%6,192

1960–1969

12.1%2,053

1950–1959

5.5%928

1940–1949

0.6%106

1939 or earlier

0.8%141

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.5%10,262

Electricity

26.1%4,280

Solar

4.6%751

No Fuel

3.2%529

Bottled/LP Gas

2.7%438

Wood

0.9%140

Fuel Oil

0.1%14

Other

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$148,359

Mean Household Incomei

$185,297

Per Capita Incomei

$63,948

Poverty Ratei

5.6%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

24,629

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%371

$10K–$15K

1%166

$15K–$20K

0.7%109

$20K–$25K

1.6%261

$25K–$30K

1.5%240

$30K–$35K

1.3%214

$35K–$40K

1.8%288

$40K–$45K

1.5%249

$45K–$50K

1.7%276

$50K–$60K

4.7%771

$60K–$75K

6.1%1,009

$75K–$100K

10.3%1,686

$100K–$125K

8%1,312

$125K–$150K

8.3%1,356

$150K–$200K

14.8%2,426

$200K+

34.6%5,689

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

236

Residentsi

333

Avg. Tenant Renti

$575/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

61 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers177 homes77% occupied$558/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 859 homes76% occupied$625/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $148,359/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $45K/yr

91.5%

Very low income$45K–$74K/yr

7.8%

Low income$74K–$119K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

62.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

39.5% of subsidized households are minority

44.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8,78718%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,217

Philippines

1,077

India

654

China

484

United Kingdom

252

Canada

202

Korea

181

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

22,996

Avg. Commutei

25.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

23,044

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,041(8.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured

Poway, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026