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Arcata, CA vs Lakeport, CA

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- Lakeport is 0% more densely populated than Arcata.
- People are 123.9% more likely to be married in Lakeport.
- The Median Age is 25.5 years older in Lakeport.
 Arcata, CALakeport, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock5,048329,725,481
 Female Population48.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock52.438.4
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 Population - 201017,685  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,820285,036,114
 Population - 199015,197  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,650.893.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arcata, CALakeport, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2017.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock17.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock5.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Arcata, CALakeport, CAUnited States
 White69.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.9%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Arcata, CALakeport, CAUnited States
 Married Population21.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.9%50.2%
 Never Married66.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.8%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households7,081  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,32580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock54.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.9%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 Lakeport    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Rural setting, stunningly beautiful and full of wildlife. Off the beaten path due to limited access via three state highways only. No rail; private airport only.  More

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Over 18 years ago

If a slower pace is what you want then Lakeport,Ca. is the place to live. Lakeport lies on the north western shore of Clear lake. (One of the oldest natural lakes in  More

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Over 18 years ago

this is anice small town.Housing though is similar to big city.Isolation is also  More

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