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Catalina, AZ vs Palm Desert, CA

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- Palm Desert is 0% more densely populated than Catalina.
- People are 8.5% less likely to be married in Palm Desert.
- The Median Age is 1.0 years older in Palm Desert.
 Catalina, AZPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,081329,725,481
 Female Population48.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock56.238.4
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 Population - 20108,200  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock41,155285,036,114
 Population - 19904,864  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock30.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now67.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,905.293.4
 Land Area14.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Catalina, AZPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock17.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock5.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Catalina, AZPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 White73.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.7%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock21.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Catalina, AZPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Married Population57.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock51.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock47.4%50.2%
 Never Married23.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.1%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.122.60
 Households2,801  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock13,69480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children15.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock59.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households896  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Catalina    3 Reviews
John · Tucson, AZ
used to be GREAT
Over 13 years ago

The Catlaina area (Saddlebrook / Oro Valley) was wonderful back in the 1970's and 1980's. As is typical with AZ, Developers ruined the community and problems are a  More

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Deb · Tucson, AZ
Nice Place to Leave
Over 18 years ago

Deeply regret moving here 10 yrs ago. Cost of living is high, over-inflated housing/rental market, traffic is horrible, pay is extremely low. Great place to golf  More

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Ron  · Tucson, AZ
Love S. Az. climate
Over 18 years ago

We live on the north side of the Catalina Mtns. close to Tucson but not so close that we have to endure the smog. Congestion is becoming a part of life out here as  More

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Reviews for Palm Desert    14 Reviews
Blake · Palm Desert, CA
Worst Place Ever
Over 4 years ago

Palm Desert, CA is full of rude people. One woman in a long sleeved pink shirt is being extremely rude and mocking people for no reason at a neighborhood Walmart in Palm  More

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M · Palm Desert, CA
A fading Gem because of Dem
Over 4 years ago

Palm Desert is clean, upscale and beautiful. The views of the Santa Rosa Mountains bright blue sky and green expanses of golf course fairways, swimming pools and  More

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JJ · Palm Desert, CA
Very unhealthy place to live!!
Over 9 years ago

I made the mistake of moving here after a short vacation to be closer to family. Biggest mistake of my life! This is not the place to live if health is important to you.  More

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