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Arcata, CA vs Dover, NH

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- Dover is 0% more densely populated than Arcata.
- People are 127.6% more likely to be married in Dover.
- The Median Age is 9.3 years older in Dover.
 Arcata, CADover, NHUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,599329,725,481
 Female Population48.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.238.4
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 Population - 201017,685  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock26,884285,036,114
 Population - 199015,197  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock20.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,219.693.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arcata, CADover, NHUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2017.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock9.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.3%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  Unlock9.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Arcata, CADover, NHUnited States
 White69.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.0%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Arcata, CADover, NHUnited States
 Married Population21.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.1%50.2%
 Never Married66.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.4%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.162.60
 Households7,081  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock8,10580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock50.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.5%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 Dover    4 Reviews

I love Dover New Hampshire.I was born in Dover and grew up there.I moved in 2004 to Tennessee.I have been home sick ever since for Dover.I am now searching for a place  More

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Over 17 years ago

The area is well situated for many day trips (Portland, Me, Boston, Ma, Concord NH and the white mountains) Negatives are weather (winters mainly because fall is  More

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Over 19 years ago

Dover, NH, is a terrific place to live. Quite, great seasonal weather, gorgeous autumns, extremely scenic. Short on culture, but 15 minutes to Portsmouth, little over  More

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