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Arcata, CA vs Simi Valley, CA

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- Simi Valley is 0% more densely populated than Arcata.
- People are 130.1% more likely to be married in Simi Valley.
- The Median Age is 14.1 years older in Simi Valley.
 Arcata, CASimi Valley, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock126,809329,725,481
 Female Population48.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
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 Population - 201017,685  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock111,351285,036,114
 Population - 199015,197  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock12.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,054.093.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arcata, CASimi Valley, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2017.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.6%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  Unlock7.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Arcata, CASimi Valley, CAUnited States
 White69.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.3%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock25.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Arcata, CASimi Valley, CAUnited States
 Married Population21.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.5%50.2%
 Never Married66.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.1%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.872.60
 Households7,081  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock30,96580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.9%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 Simi Valley    22 Reviews

I've live in two different neighborhoods since fall of 1996 and depending on the neighborhood you're quality of life experience will vary. The price of housing is such  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Simi Valley for 23 Years. I love it here but due to the cost of living am looking to relocate to another state/City where my money will go further. Simi  More

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Over 16 years ago

simi valley is a very nice place to live within the shadow of the LA metro area. it has low crime and reasonable housing costs with ready access to indoor and outdoor  More

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