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Arcata, CA vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago is 0% more densely populated than Arcata.
- People are 72.4% more likely to be married in Chicago.
- The Median Age is 8.2 years older in Chicago.
 Arcata, CAChicago, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock2,742,119329,725,481
 Female Population48.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
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 Population - 201017,685  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,896,016285,036,114
 Population - 199015,197  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock12,060.393.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arcata, CAChicago, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2017.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Arcata, CAChicago, ILUnited States
 White69.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock28.8%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock28.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Arcata, CAChicago, ILUnited States
 Married Population21.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock62.2%50.2%
 Never Married66.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.3%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.412.60
 Households7,081  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock574,82580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%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 Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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