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Arcata, CA vs Albert Lea, MN

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- Albert Lea is 0% more densely populated than Arcata.
- People are 116.1% more likely to be married in Albert Lea.
- The Median Age is 16.7 years older in Albert Lea.
 Arcata, CAAlbert Lea, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,433329,725,481
 Female Population48.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.638.4
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 Population - 201017,685  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,356285,036,114
 Population - 199015,197  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-3.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,399.993.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.9264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arcata, CAAlbert Lea, MNUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2017.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Arcata, CAAlbert Lea, MNUnited States
 White69.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.6%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Arcata, CAAlbert Lea, MNUnited States
 Married Population21.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.6%50.2%
 Never Married66.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.2%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.282.60
 Households7,081  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,64280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews
Sammy · Arcata, CA
Do not move here if you want to raise a family
Over 4 years ago

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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That · Eureka, CA
Cold, cloudy, wet, remote
Over 8 years ago

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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Genevieve · Arcata, CA
Humboldt's best town
Over 11 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 Albert Lea    1 Reviews
Kelly · Albert Lea, MN
Very affordable
Over 19 years ago

After living in the Twin Cities and California, Albert Lea seems dirt cheap. Housing is some of the lowest in the  More

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