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Arcata, CA vs Laguna Niguel, CA

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- Laguna Niguel is 0% more densely populated than Arcata.
- People are 167.5% more likely to be married in Laguna Niguel.
- The Median Age is 20.3 years older in Laguna Niguel.
 Arcata, CALaguna Niguel, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock64,608329,725,481
 Female Population48.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock47.238.4
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 Population - 201017,685  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock61,891285,036,114
 Population - 199015,197  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,382.993.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arcata, CALaguna Niguel, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%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  Unlock4.2%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  Unlock8.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Arcata, CALaguna Niguel, CAUnited States
 White69.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.4%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Arcata, CALaguna Niguel, CAUnited States
 Married Population21.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock57.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock41.3%50.2%
 Never Married66.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.1%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.532.60
 Households7,081  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock18,06580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock54.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.8%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 Laguna Niguel    19 Reviews
Terri · Laguna Niguel, CA
We Love Laguna Niguel
Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Laguna Niguel for over 20 years. After living in many of the surrounding cities, I found Laguna Niguel to be more laid back making it the perfect area  More

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Scott · Laguna Niguel, CA
For us, this is a perfect place to live.
Over 5 years ago

This is, we think, a wonderful place to live. Friendly people, convenient to shopping, restaurants, beaches, etc. Weather is mild and beautiful. Everything is clean and  More

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SERGIO · Laguna Niguel, CA
H.O.A. NIGHTMARE
Over 7 years ago

ANYONE THINKING ABOUT MOVING TO LAGUNA NIGUEL HAD BETTER RETHINK THEIR DECISION IF IT IS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE LAGUNA KNOWLS H.O.A. IT IS THE MOST RACIALLY  More

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