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Arcata, CA vs Corte Madera, CA

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- Corte Madera is 0% more densely populated than Arcata.
- People are 165.5% more likely to be married in Corte Madera.
- The Median Age is 17.4 years older in Corte Madera.
 Arcata, CACorte Madera, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,145329,725,481
 Female Population48.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock44.338.4
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 Population - 201017,685  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock9,100285,036,114
 Population - 199015,197  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,207.493.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arcata, CACorte Madera, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2017.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Arcata, CACorte Madera, CAUnited States
 White69.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.0%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock3.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Arcata, CACorte Madera, CAUnited States
 Married Population21.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock57.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock41.7%50.2%
 Never Married66.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.4%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households7,081  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,77880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.1%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 Corte Madera    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Close to the freeway, so easy commute. Beautiful bike/hiking trails and view of Mt Tam. But $4000/mo for a 3 bdrm apartment is a little  More

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Over 13 years ago

Great  More

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Over 19 years ago

Corte Madera has the convenience of shopping and urban lifestyle combined with nature wonderful weather hiking trails bike paths that make the quality of living there  More

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