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Fair Oaks, CA vs Oakland, CA

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- Oakland is 0% more densely populated than Fair Oaks.
- People are 24.3% less likely to be married in Oakland.
- The Median Age is 9.3 years younger in Oakland.
 Fair Oaks, CAOakland, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock437,548329,725,481
 Female Population51.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.938.4
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 Population - 201030,715  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock399,484285,036,114
 Population - 199026,867  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock6.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now19.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,828.393.4
 Land Area10.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock22.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fair Oaks, CAOakland, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Fair Oaks, CAOakland, CAUnited States
 White72.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock21.6%12.2%
 Asian5.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fair Oaks, CAOakland, CAUnited States
 Married Population54.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.9%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households12,846  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock91,23580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,467  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews
Mattgew · Cedar City, UT
Hometown
Over 9 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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Beverly · Tampa, FL
Think before you move here
Over 13 years ago

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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Holly  · Fair Oaks, CA
Love this city :)
Over 16 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 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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