Poway, CA Demographics

A map of Poway's Population by Race

Poway, California had a population of 48,841 in 2020. It was 59.2% White, 1.4% Black, 13.6% Asian, 18.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 6.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Poway, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Poway is the 195th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Poway's White Population

28,896 residents of Poway identify as White, or 59.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Poway considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Poway is ranked #782 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Poway is more White than neighboring Ramona (58.4% White), and Escondido (33.6% White). Poway is less White than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (68.6% White), Del Dios (81.8% White), and Santee (62.9% White).

Poway's Black Population

663 residents of Poway identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Poway roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Poway is ranked #566 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Poway is more Black than neighboring Ramona (0.7% Black). Poway is less Black than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (5.3% Black), Del Dios (1.8% Black), Santee (2.1% Black), and Escondido (2.2% Black).

Poway's Asian Population

6,643 residents of Poway identify as Asian, or 13.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Poway roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Poway is ranked #213 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Poway is more Asian than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (1.6% Asian), Del Dios (1.8% Asian), Santee (5.8% Asian), Ramona (1.5% Asian), and Escondido (7.7% Asian).

Poway's Hispanic Population

9,017 residents of Poway identify as Hispanic, or 18.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Poway considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Poway is ranked #917 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Poway is more Hispanic than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (17.6% Hispanic), and Del Dios (10.6% Hispanic). Poway is less Hispanic than neighboring Santee (20.9% Hispanic), Ramona (33.1% Hispanic), and Escondido (51.8% Hispanic).

Poway's Native American/Other Population

428 residents of Poway identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Poway roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Poway is ranked #1072 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Poway is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (1.3% Native American/Other), Del Dios (2% Native American/Other), Santee (1.5% Native American/Other), Ramona (1.6% Native American/Other), and Escondido (1% Native American/Other).

Poway's Multiracial Population

3,194 residents of Poway identify as Multiracial, or 6.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Poway roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Poway is ranked #354 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Poway is more Multiracial than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (5.6% Multiracial), Del Dios (2% Multiracial), Ramona (4.7% Multiracial), and Escondido (3.8% Multiracial). Poway is less Multiracial than neighboring Santee (6.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.