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Capitola, CA vs San Diego, CA

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- San Diego is 0% more densely populated than Capitola.
- People are 6.1% more likely to be married in San Diego.
- The Median Age is 11.9 years younger in San Diego.
 Capitola, CASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,385,398329,725,481
 Female Population54.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
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 Population - 20109,923  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,223,400285,036,114
 Population - 199010,171  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock16.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-2.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,255.093.4
 Land Area1.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock46.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Capitola, CASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5415.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Capitola, CASan Diego, CAUnited States
 White66.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.7%12.2%
 Asian6.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock30.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Capitola, CASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Married Population43.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.6%50.2%
 Never Married33.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.642.60
 Households4,656  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock304,49980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,287  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Capitola    5 Reviews
Suzi · Capitola, CA
Capitola is safe, tranquil and expensive
Over 4 years ago

Capitola is awesome, if you can afford it. Bring your wallet and lots of money in the  More

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Eric · Capitola, CA
A great place to live!
Over 14 years ago

While expensive, Capitola offers great quality of life. Temperate climate, beautiful beaches and forests, a small town  More

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Bev · Soquel, CA
A quaint and charming village and a world class be
Over 17 years ago

Considering the amount of crime throughout the world today, Capitola is exceptionally safe and livable. It is one of the few places anywhere where we feel free to allow  More

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Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews
riley · Escondido, CA
Can you afford to live here?
Over 1 years ago

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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Mark · San Diego, CA
America's finest city? If not, pretty darn close.
Over 3 years ago

The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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Peter · San Diego, CA
Beautiful Place, Too Crowded and Expensive.
Over 3 years ago

I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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