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Arcata, CA vs Smith River, CA

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- Smith River is 0% more densely populated than Arcata.
- People are 80.2% more likely to be married in Smith River.
- The Median Age is 11.5 years older in Smith River.
 Arcata, CASmith River, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock812329,725,481
 Female Population48.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.438.4
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 Population - 201017,685  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock911285,036,114
 Population - 199015,197  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-15.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock204.593.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arcata, CASmith River, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2017.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock19.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock1.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Arcata, CASmith River, CAUnited States
 White69.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.0%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock28.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Arcata, CASmith River, CAUnited States
 Married Population21.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.5%50.2%
 Never Married66.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.5%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.242.60
 Households7,081  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock17680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.9%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 Smith River    1 Reviews
R.A. · Smith River, CA
Stated population 886
Over 13 years ago

Drove into 'metro' Smith River four days ago and the population sign said 2021! Way different number than 866? When did Sperling's Best Places get the  More

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