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Carefree, AZ vs Atascadero, CA

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- Atascadero is 0% more densely populated than Carefree.
- People are 14.9% less likely to be married in Atascadero.
- The Median Age is 26.7 years younger in Atascadero.
 Carefree, AZAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,771329,725,481
 Female Population49.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
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 Population - 20103,369  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock26,411285,036,114
 Population - 19901,666  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock14.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now138.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,141.393.4
 Land Area8.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Carefree, AZAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 40.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 140.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 342.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8426.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Carefree, AZAtascadero, CAUnited States
 White96.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.6%12.2%
 Asian0.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock18.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Carefree, AZAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Married Population64.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock53.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.2%50.2%
 Never Married11.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.7%10.8%
 Widowed10.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.512.60
 Households1,839  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock8,04280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children3.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households614  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children2.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Carefree    4 Reviews

Carefree is not the laid back community it once was. It’s inundated with bikers because of the town of Cave Creek, which is a haven for Bikers and “Forever Trump” cult  More

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Over 9 years ago

Delightful from Mid-Oct thru Mid-May. Very hot in summer but the dryness does allow for more activities than a humid climate does. I can testify to that, having lived in  More

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Over 16 years ago

Life in Carefree is definitely free and easy. Part Cowboy and part resort there is peace and quiet all around. If you love the old west than you are in the heart of it  More

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Reviews for Atascadero    8 Reviews

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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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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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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