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- Round Rock is 0% more densely populated than Arcata.
- People are 140.0% more likely to be married in Round Rock.
- The Median Age is 8.7 years older in Round Rock.
 Arcata, CARound Rock, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock117,735329,725,481
 Female Population48.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
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 Population - 201017,685  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock61,136285,036,114
 Population - 199015,197  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock125.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,264.393.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arcata, CARound Rock, TXUnited 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  Unlock4.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2017.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Arcata, CARound Rock, TXUnited States
 White69.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock10.5%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Arcata, CARound Rock, TXUnited States
 Married Population21.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock51.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock47.3%50.2%
 Never Married66.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.682.60
 Households7,081  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock30,72980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock32.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.7%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 12 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 Round Rock    28 Reviews

I plan on relocating from Amarillo to Round Rock or one of the suburbs north of Austin with my wife and kids. I would like to know what people can tell me about the job  More

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Round Rock has a booming real estate market. It is one of the fastest growing communities in America. If you need more info about home buying in Round Rock, or anywhere  More

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We moved from Southern CA, we first lived at beach for many years in SD, then high desert (Hesperia). BEST MOVE I'VE EVER MADE IN MY LIFE!! The weather is great, the  More

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