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Charlottesville, VA vs Oakland, CA

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- Oakland is 0% more densely populated than Charlottesville.
- People are 19.8% more likely to be married in Oakland.
- The Median Age is 4.4 years older in Oakland.
 Charlottesville, VAOakland, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock437,548329,725,481
 Female Population51.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.938.4
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 Population - 201043,467  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock399,484285,036,114
 Population - 199040,341  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock6.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now16.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,828.393.4
 Land Area10.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock22.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Charlottesville, VAOakland, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Charlottesville, VAOakland, CAUnited States
 White65.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock21.6%12.2%
 Asian7.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Charlottesville, VAOakland, CAUnited States
 Married Population34.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.9%50.2%
 Never Married51.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.3%10.8%
 Widowed3.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households19,312  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock91,23580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,581  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews
Juliette · Charlottesville, VA
Not a good place anymore
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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A. S. · Charlottesville, VA
Nothing positive
Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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A. S. · Charlottesville, VA
Good luck!
Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews
Brian · Oakland, CA
Had Potential, Had Hope, Now Extinguished
Over 3 years ago

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Dam · Alameda, CA
Fun to visit
Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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Fritz · Oakland, CA
Watching the destruction of a beautiful city!
Over 4 years ago

I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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