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Arcata, CA vs Seaside, CA

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- Seaside is 0% more densely populated than Arcata.
- People are 108.4% more likely to be married in Seaside.
- The Median Age is 7.0 years older in Seaside.
 Arcata, CASeaside, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,631329,725,481
 Female Population48.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
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 Population - 201017,685  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock31,696285,036,114
 Population - 199015,197  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock7.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,531.593.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arcata, CASeaside, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2017.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Arcata, CASeaside, CAUnited States
 White69.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock7.1%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  Unlock45.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Arcata, CASeaside, CAUnited States
 Married Population21.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.3%50.2%
 Never Married66.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.8%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.052.60
 Households7,081  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock7,10780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.3%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 Seaside    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Seaside for the past 20 years and I love it. I’m a fourth generation Monterey Bay family. Seaside hands down has the best views in the Monterey Bay. It’s a  More

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Over 15 years ago

Housing in Seaside is more affordable than it was, mainly due to the bursting of the housing bubble. There are still problems, though, mainly because of the huge number  More

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Over 19 years ago

unless you went to grad school, or are already rich, don't expect to be able to get a nice house here. You'll be house-poor(not able to afford anything outside of your  More

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