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Arcata, CA vs Beaufort, NC

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- Beaufort is 0% more densely populated than Arcata.
- People are 119.1% more likely to be married in Beaufort.
- The Median Age is 24.2 years older in Beaufort.
 Arcata, CABeaufort, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock4,464329,725,481
 Female Population48.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock51.138.4
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 Population - 201017,685  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock3,771285,036,114
 Population - 199015,197  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock19.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock920.893.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arcata, CABeaufort, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2017.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Arcata, CABeaufort, NCUnited States
 White69.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock12.7%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Arcata, CABeaufort, NCUnited States
 Married Population21.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.9%50.2%
 Never Married66.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.1%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.852.60
 Households7,081  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,14680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock60.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.2%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 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 Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Background: I'm a medical professional considering moving to NC. Was in the Albermarle Sound area last week and on walking down a dock, noticed large swarms of tiny  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities slow down in the winter, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, pot lucks, concerts, bridge and Scrabble,  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities do slow down in the coastal winters, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, bridge, Scrabble, pot lucks,  More

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