Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities People:
Arcata, CA vs West Lafayette, IN

Change Cities
Highlights
- West Lafayette is 0% more densely populated than Arcata.
- People are 3.7% less likely to be married in West Lafayette.
- The Median Age is 5.4 years younger in West Lafayette.
 Arcata, CAWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,515329,725,481
 Female Population48.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock21.538.4
 space3
 Population - 201017,685  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock28,778285,036,114
 Population - 199015,197  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock79.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.7%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock3,277.793.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arcata, CAWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock1.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2017.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock25.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock5.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock2.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock3.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Arcata, CAWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 White69.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.7%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.3%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Arcata, CAWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Married Population21.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock20.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock78.9%50.2%
 Never Married66.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock2.1%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.182.60
 Households7,081  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,50680,755,759
     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  Unlock9.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.4%  Unlock10.8%
Voting
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

   |    Reply
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

   |    Reply
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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Arcata

See all reviews
Reviews for West Lafayette    11 Reviews
Earl  · West Lafayette, IN
Community attitudes matter.
Over 10 years ago

I am originally from Greencastle, Indiana, a nice friendly rural town and home to DePauw University. Presently, I live in West Lafayette, Indiana, due to my having been  More

   |    Reply
Jen · West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette, IN
Over 11 years ago

It's a nice small town. It's too bad it's not closer to Indy. I think I would like it here  More

   |    Reply
Adriana · West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette
Over 14 years ago

They have good schools, parks and always have events to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of West Lafayette

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Zimmerman, MinnesotaSt. Cloud, MinnesotaCompare
 Norwood, New YorkColumbus, OhioCompare
 Johnson City, TennesseeLewiston, IdahoCompare
 Phoenix, ArizonaMaryville, TennesseeCompare
 Carrollton, TexasBelfast, MaineCompare
 Ohio, PennsylvaniaDenver, ColoradoCompare
 Reno, NevadaHendersonville, TennesseeCompare
 Allentown, PennsylvaniaGlenside, PennsylvaniaCompare
 Racine, WisconsinSpringfield, MassachusettsCompare
 Ludlow, MassachusettsJasper, IndianaCompare

Learn More About Arcata, California
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About West Lafayette, Indiana
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.