Poway, CA Demographics

A map of Poway's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	28,177	28,896	57.8%	59.2%
Hispanic	9,178	9,017	18.8%	18.5%
Asian	5,999	6,643	12.3%	13.6%
Multiracial	3,192	3,194	6.6%	6.5%
Black	1,329	663	2.7%	1.4%
Native American/Other	838	428	1.7%	0.9%

Poway, California has an estimated population of 48,713, a less than 1% change from the 48,841 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.8% White, 18.8% Hispanic, 12.3% Asian, 6.6% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poway, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poway has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Poway, that probability was 59.3% in 2020 and 60.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poway is ranked the 193rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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 was ranked the 195th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poway's White Population

28,177 residents of Poway, or 57.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poway is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Poway ranks 784th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poway's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Poway's population has decreased from 59.2% to 57.8%.

Poway is more White than neighboring Ramona (54.5% White), and Escondido (32.8% White). Poway is less White than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (72.1% White), Del Dios (90.5% White), and Santee (62.9% White).

Poway's Black Population

1,329 residents of Poway, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poway is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Poway ranks 595th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poway's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.5%. Black residents' share of Poway's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.7%.

Poway is more Black than neighboring Del Dios (0% Black), Santee (1.8% Black), Ramona (0.7% Black), and Escondido (2.3% Black). Poway is less Black than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (2.9% Black).

Poway's Asian Population

5,999 residents of Poway, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poway is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Poway ranks 214th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poway's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Asian residents' share of Poway's population has decreased from 13.6% to 12.3%.

Poway is more Asian than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (0.8% Asian), Del Dios (0% Asian), Santee (6.5% Asian), Ramona (1.4% Asian), and Escondido (7.9% Asian).

Poway's Hispanic Population

9,178 residents of Poway, or 18.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poway is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Poway ranks 918th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poway's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Poway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 18.8%.

Poway is more Hispanic than neighboring Del Dios (6.3% Hispanic). Poway is less Hispanic than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (21.7% Hispanic), Santee (20.9% Hispanic), Ramona (37.7% Hispanic), and Escondido (52.3% Hispanic).

Poway's Native American/Other Population

838 residents of Poway, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Poway is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Poway ranks 1143rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poway's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 95.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Poway's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.7%.

Poway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (0% Native American/Other), Del Dios (0% Native American/Other), Santee (0.8% Native American/Other), Ramona (1.4% Native American/Other), and Escondido (1.1% Native American/Other).

Poway's Multiracial Population

3,192 residents of Poway, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poway is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Poway ranks 354th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poway's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Poway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.6%.

Poway is more Multiracial than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (2.4% Multiracial), Del Dios (3.2% Multiracial), Ramona (4.3% Multiracial), and Escondido (3.6% Multiracial). Poway is less Multiracial than neighboring Santee (7.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.