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Fair Oaks, CA vs Riverside, CA

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- Riverside is 0% more densely populated than Fair Oaks.
- People are 18.1% less likely to be married in Riverside.
- The Median Age is 14.3 years younger in Riverside.
 Fair Oaks, CARiverside, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock314,858329,725,481
 Female Population51.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.938.4
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 Population - 201030,715  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock255,166285,036,114
 Population - 199026,867  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock29.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now19.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,875.093.4
 Land Area10.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fair Oaks, CARiverside, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Fair Oaks, CARiverside, CAUnited States
 White72.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.4%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  Unlock54.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fair Oaks, CARiverside, CAUnited States
 Married Population54.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.6%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.4%10.8%
 Widowed5.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.382.60
 Households12,846  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock65,02080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock32.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,467  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

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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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 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 Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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