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Apple Valley, MN vs San Diego, CA

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- San Diego is 0% more densely populated than Apple Valley.
- People are 15.7% less likely to be married in San Diego.
- The Median Age is 2.1 years younger in San Diego.
 Apple Valley, MNSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,385,398329,725,481
 Female Population50.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
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 Population - 201049,148  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,223,400285,036,114
 Population - 199034,598  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock16.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now58.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,255.093.4
 Land Area17.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock46.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Apple Valley, MNSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Apple Valley, MNSan Diego, CAUnited States
 White71.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.7%12.2%
 Asian6.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock30.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Apple Valley, MNSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Married Population55.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.6%50.2%
 Never Married29.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.5%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.642.60
 Households21,128  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock304,49980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,628  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Apple Valley    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Being ex military, I have traveled to a lot of States. If I had my way, Id live in San Diego, but I can't afford it. My second choice would be Mn. There are lots of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Apple Valley is a somewhat boring place to live. Most of the houses look the same. They are painted the same to conform to rules. Mostly chain stores but I prefer  More

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Over 17 years ago

Quiet w lots of parks and low  More

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Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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