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Bangor, ME vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata is 0% more densely populated than Bangor.
- People are 41.6% less likely to be married in Arcata.
- The Median Age is 12.1 years younger in Arcata.
 Bangor, MEArcata, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,038329,725,481
 Female Population52.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
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 Population - 201033,024  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock16,651285,036,114
 Population - 199033,181  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,031.693.4
 Land Area34.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Bangor, MEArcata, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock16.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Bangor, MEArcata, CAUnited States
 White88.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Bangor, MEArcata, CAUnited States
 Married Population37.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock20.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock78.1%50.2%
 Never Married40.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.8%10.8%
 Widowed6.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.452.60
 Households13,887  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,69680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,217  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Bangor    14 Reviews

I have lived just outside of Bangor for four years. I came from the Seattle area and have lived in several states. I love it here. I have found people to be very  More

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I have never lived anyplace and been as much of an outcast and a social pariah as I have been in Bangor ME. I have lived here for 4yrs. and have been met with contempt  More

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Over 7 years ago

DONT'E WAS BULLIED BY SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS IN SCHOOL AND WAS BULLIED BY NUMEROUS TEACHERS THROUGHOUT HIS SCHOOL YEARS IN THE BANGOR SCHOOL  More

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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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