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American Canyon, CA vs Oakland, CA

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- Oakland is 0% more densely populated than American Canyon.
- People are 19.9% less likely to be married in Oakland.
- The Median Age is 0.1 years older in Oakland.
 American Canyon, CAOakland, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock437,548329,725,481
 Female Population50.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.938.4
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 Population - 201019,617  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock399,484285,036,114
 Population - 19907,706  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock6.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now159.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,828.393.4
 Land Area6.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock22.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 American Canyon, CAOakland, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5415.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 American Canyon, CAOakland, CAUnited States
 White19.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock21.6%12.2%
 Asian33.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.8%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 American Canyon, CAOakland, CAUnited States
 Married Population51.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.9%50.2%
 Never Married35.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.3%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households5,540  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock91,23580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children44.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households787  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for American Canyon    5 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I moved to American Canyon from Vallejo and resided there for 7 years. We recently moved only 1 exit up and slightly regret leaving when we did. It's only been 18 months  More

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Over 6 years ago

Lived here 30+ years. Great climate and schools. Easy freeway access in all directions. Laid back living with close access to great restaurants and live entertainment. A  More

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I am a long time resident, (approx. 25 years), & I initially moved out here when this was considered "out in the Boonies". Having grown up mostly in Vallejo, and  More

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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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