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Atascadero, CA vs Petaluma, CA

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- Petaluma is 0% more densely populated than Atascadero.
- People are 2.5% less likely to be married in Petaluma.
- The Median Age is 2.8 years older in Petaluma.
 Atascadero, CAPetaluma, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock60,050329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock42.838.4
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 Population - 201028,425  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock54,548285,036,114
 Population - 199023,138  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now30.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,175.493.4
 Land Area26.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Atascadero, CAPetaluma, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Atascadero, CAPetaluma, CAUnited States
 White74.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.3%12.2%
 Asian1.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock21.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Atascadero, CAPetaluma, CAUnited States
 Married Population54.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock51.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.6%50.2%
 Never Married29.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.6%10.8%
 Widowed4.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.612.60
 Households11,733  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock15,05980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,691  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Atascadero    8 Reviews
Gary · Atascadero, CA
Great California family town
Over 3 years ago

Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

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Robert · Atascadero, CA
Great area
Over 9 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

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Ron · Atascadero, CA
Atascadero going down the tubes
Over 10 years ago

We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

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Reviews for Petaluma    16 Reviews
Chris · Petaluma, CA
Old hippies are in charge
Over 4 years ago

I agree with the low star reviews. Been here for 25 years, raised a family and seen everything turn to the left and worse. Weather is glorious, love the old Victorians  More

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O · Petaluma, CA
A great place to call home, if you can afford it
Over 4 years ago

We’ve lived here for 3 years and we love it. It has taken some time to grow on us. We moved from SF where we had lived over 15 years, we were not used to one year leases  More

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Ima · Petaluma, CA
California living at its finest!
Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here a couple of years (after living in others parts of the Bay Area for 15+ years) and I love it! Great neighborhoods, friendly folks, good schools with  More

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