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Berkeley, CA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata is 0% more densely populated than Berkeley.
- People are 36.1% less likely to be married in Arcata.
- The Median Age is 5.2 years younger in Arcata.
 Berkeley, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,038329,725,481
 Female Population50.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
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 Population - 2010112,938  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock16,651285,036,114
 Population - 1990102,724  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now19.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,031.693.4
 Land Area10.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Berkeley, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2012.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock16.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Berkeley, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 White53.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian20.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Berkeley, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Married Population34.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock20.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock78.1%50.2%
 Never Married55.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.8%10.8%
 Widowed2.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.452.60
 Households44,195  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,69680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households23,554  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Berkeley    14 Reviews
Sean · Berkeley, CA
Everything you wanted to know about Berkeley
Over 4 years ago

Have lived in Berkeley for about 35 years now. Housing/Real Estate: If you're looking to move here, $1,000,000 will get you a small cottage in the "flats". Most of  More

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Madeline · Berkeley, CA
Best climate
Over 12 years ago

We have the best climate -- summers and winters are mild. Lots of  More

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ms local · Oakland, CA
No more hippie love here
Over 14 years ago

The 60's have left Berkeley and now it is about MONEY...and the people there have plenty of it and nice hybrid cars (looks like 2 per household) and with a great bicycle  More

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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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