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Arcata, CA vs Sausalito, CA

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- Sausalito is 0% more densely populated than Arcata.
- People are 100.2% more likely to be married in Sausalito.
- The Median Age is 28.7 years older in Sausalito.
 Arcata, CASausalito, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock7,260329,725,481
 Female Population48.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock55.638.4
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 Population - 201017,685  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock7,330285,036,114
 Population - 199015,197  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-3.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,099.493.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arcata, CASausalito, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock0.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2017.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock9.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock21.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Arcata, CASausalito, CAUnited States
 White69.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.7%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Arcata, CASausalito, CAUnited States
 Married Population21.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.1%50.2%
 Never Married66.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.0%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.762.60
 Households7,081  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,64180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock72.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.7%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 Sausalito    6 Reviews
MICHAEL · Sausalito, CA
Sausalito
Over 13 years ago

Awesome, but  More

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KA · Sausalito, CA
Sausalito
Over 15 years ago

Sausalito is a gorgeous town of 7,000 people right on the bay. It's very community oriented with a nice mix of the mega rich and boat people. There are parks, great  More

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Mariner · Sausalito, CA
location! location! location!
Over 16 years ago

Sausalito has been for me a kind of roller coaster of a town...it is quiet and conveniently located being 10 minutes from SF but: Real estate is outrageously expensive,  More

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