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Arcata, CA vs Alpine, CA

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- Alpine is 0% more densely populated than Arcata.
- People are 177.5% more likely to be married in Alpine.
- The Median Age is 14.9 years older in Alpine.
 Arcata, CAAlpine, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,648329,725,481
 Female Population48.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.838.4
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 Population - 201017,685  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,143285,036,114
 Population - 199015,197  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock14.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock584.293.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arcata, CAAlpine, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%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  Unlock2.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Arcata, CAAlpine, CAUnited States
 White69.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.1%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  Unlock15.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Arcata, CAAlpine, CAUnited States
 Married Population21.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock60.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock39.1%50.2%
 Never Married66.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.3%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.852.60
 Households7,081  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,08780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.9%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 Alpine    2 Reviews
Jeannie · Alpine, CA
weather
Over 12 years ago

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debbie · Alpine, CA
It's So Nice to Live in Alpine
Over 17 years ago

Alpine is a great place to live if you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It's rural yet close to needed things. The schools are great with  More

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