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Fair Oaks, CA vs Norfolk, VA

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- Norfolk is 0% more densely populated than Fair Oaks.
- People are 28.6% less likely to be married in Norfolk.
- The Median Age is 15.3 years younger in Norfolk.
 Fair Oaks, CANorfolk, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock238,556329,725,481
 Female Population51.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock30.938.4
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 Population - 201030,715  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock234,403285,036,114
 Population - 199026,867  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now19.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,477.793.4
 Land Area10.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock43.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fair Oaks, CANorfolk, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock10.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Fair Oaks, CANorfolk, VAUnited States
 White72.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock40.1%12.2%
 Asian5.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fair Oaks, CANorfolk, VAUnited States
 Married Population54.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock36.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.2%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households12,846  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock52,09680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,467  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 17 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 8 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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