Poway

City in San Diego County, California

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Poway is a city in San Diego County, California, with 48,841 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 515 ft (157 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Del Dios, 8.3 miles NW.

About Poway

Poway (; Kumiai: Kepwaa) is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. Poway's rural roots influenced its motto "The City in the Country". The city had a population of 48,841 as of the 2020 United States census.

Poway is part of San Diego's North County.

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Living in Poway

Median household income
$148,359
Median home value
$1,034,800
Median rent
$2,301/mo
Median age
41.2
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Poway, CA population

Poway had 48,841 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census48,841
Density1,250 per sq mi (483 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Poway at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Diego County
TypeCity
Population48,841 (2020)
Land area39.08 sq mi (101.2 km²)
Water area0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²)
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Coordinates32.9877° N, 117.0218° W
ZIP codes92064, 92128
Official websitepoway.org
Census code (GEOID)0658520

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Poway

What county is Poway in?

Poway is in San Diego County, California.

What is the population of Poway, CA?

48,841 people lived in Poway at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Poway, CA?

The main ZIP code is 92064. Other ZIP codes: 92128.

What is the elevation of Poway?

515 feet (157 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Poway?

Del Dios (8.3 mi), Eucalyptus Hills (8.4 mi), Ramona (9.3 mi), Santee (9.4 mi), Fairbanks Ranch (9.6 mi).

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