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Arcata, CA vs Silver City, NM

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- Silver City is 0% more densely populated than Arcata.
- People are 43.9% more likely to be married in Silver City.
- The Median Age is 11.1 years older in Silver City.
 Arcata, CASilver City, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,694329,725,481
 Female Population48.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3838.4
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 Population - 201017,685  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,545285,036,114
 Population - 199015,197  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-11.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock958.093.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arcata, CASilver City, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%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  Unlock12.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock13.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Arcata, CASilver City, NMUnited States
 White69.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.0%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock52.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Arcata, CASilver City, NMUnited States
 Married Population21.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock30.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock68.4%50.2%
 Never Married66.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.0%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.352.60
 Households7,081  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,77980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.9%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 Silver City    13 Reviews

I bought here 1 year ago and live in the historical downtown. Crime is not a problem for us but we know crime happens here though the city is very tight knit about  More

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Over 1 years ago

Never been here but like looking for small towns to consider living in. Quite sadly they all seem to have the highest crime rates both violent and property crime. Where  More

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We moved to SC about a year ago. People are genuinely friendly-we actually have dinner in each other’s homes in our neighborhood. Historic downtown is quirky and fun  More

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