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Fresno, CA vs Santa Clarita, CA

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- Santa Clarita is 0% more densely populated than Fresno.
- People are 26.5% more likely to be married in Santa Clarita.
- The Median Age is 5.3 years older in Santa Clarita.
 Fresno, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock227,182329,725,481
 Female Population50.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
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 Population - 2010497,763  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock151,088285,036,114
 Population - 1990354,202  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock39.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now49.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,448.293.4
 Land Area114.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fresno, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Fresno, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 White25.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.9%12.2%
 Asian13.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock35.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fresno, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Married Population42.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.8%50.2%
 Never Married42.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.9%10.8%
 Widowed4.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.072.60
 Households174,756  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock55,61180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households56,917  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Fresno    77 Reviews

I'm not gonna say this city is terrible, but it certainly has many issues that need to be taken care of and unfortunately the city council has done a poor job keeping up  More

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I've lived in Fresno my entire life and when I became an adult, I began to realize how much being a resident here really sucks, it might be cheaper than most other  More

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Lived here since 2002. I may be flamed for this, but.. total dump and I would rate 0 stars if I could. You only really move here to move out. As good as a gas stop.  More

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Reviews for Santa Clarita    56 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

It’s called awesome Town for a reason! Great schools, great People and climate! It’s a treasure!   More

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Wonderful community! Beautiful paseo paths throughout great for bike riding, roller skating, scooters, walks and jogs. Great weather, 30 minutes from the beach, lots  More

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My husband and I moved into our first home in 1989 - just as the Valencia Mall broke ground. I still miss the Bob's Big Boy at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and Magic  More

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