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Carson, CA vs Los Alamos, NM

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- Los Alamos is 0% more densely populated than Carson.
- People are 21.1% more likely to be married in Los Alamos.
- The Median Age is 0.5 years older in Los Alamos.
 Carson, CALos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,270329,725,481
 Female Population50.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.438.4
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 Population - 201091,562  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,909285,036,114
 Population - 199083,995  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock10.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now7.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,192.893.4
 Land Area18.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Carson, CALos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock10.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Carson, CALos Alamos, NMUnited States
 White7.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.1%12.2%
 Asian27.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander1.5%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock19.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Carson, CALos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Married Population47.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock56.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock42.9%50.2%
 Never Married38.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.4%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.242.60
 Households26,095  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,54680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock48.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,786  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children19.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Carson    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

The city is going through "Urban Renewal", which means the poor,elderly and homeless can't afford the "NEW" Townhomes so this is what goes on if you fall under either  More

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Over 10 years ago

The weather is very nice throughout the year. We could use more  More

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I've lived in Carson all my life and the only thing special here is the weather. Summers are great, as it is in the 70s for most of the time. However, this is a  More

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Reviews for Los Alamos    7 Reviews

I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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Over 7 years ago

This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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