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Arcata, CA vs Albany, OR

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- Albany is 0% more densely populated than Arcata.
- People are 131.7% more likely to be married in Albany.
- The Median Age is 9.0 years older in Albany.
 Arcata, CAAlbany, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,776329,725,481
 Female Population48.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.938.4
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 Population - 201017,685  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock40,852285,036,114
 Population - 199015,197  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock37.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,179.893.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arcata, CAAlbany, ORUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2017.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Arcata, CAAlbany, ORUnited States
 White69.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.4%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock13.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Arcata, CAAlbany, ORUnited States
 Married Population21.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.1%50.2%
 Never Married66.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.0%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.632.60
 Households7,081  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock13,65880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 12 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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Reviews for Albany    25 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I only lived in Albany 1 year. But I found the weather to be quite Mild. The Housing more affordable than Corvallis. I was shocked to find that nearby Corvallis gets  More

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I've been living in Albany about 4.5 years. Moved up from Southern California to escape high home prices and the cost of living and clogged freeways. Now it's not sunny  More

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Over 5 years ago

Ten months and ongoing in Albany, from the SF Bay Area. Much less crime here, much quieter here, more courteous and sane drivers here by far. We have been able to  More

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