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Glendale, CA vs Costa Mesa, CA

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- Costa Mesa is 0% more densely populated than Glendale.
- People are 10.9% less likely to be married in Costa Mesa.
- The Median Age is 5.2 years younger in Costa Mesa.
 Glendale, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock112,148329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3638.4
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 Population - 2010191,729  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock108,724285,036,114
 Population - 1990180,038  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now9.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,099.893.4
 Land Area30.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Glendale, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Glendale, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 White61.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.3%12.2%
 Asian13.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock35.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Glendale, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Married Population50.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.9%50.2%
 Never Married35.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.6%10.8%
 Widowed6.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.682.60
 Households73,394  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock24,50380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households24,665  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Glendale    15 Reviews
Vicki · Glendale, CA
Nice Place
Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 12 years. I agree with what others have written about the weather, location, cost of living, and charm. I also agree that crime has grown, and the  More

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Alan · Glendale, CA
Very nice city.
Over 11 years ago

Incorporated in 1906, Glendale California is a "Little" big city. 200,000 people in a 30 sq. mile area. Situated between the San Gabriel & San Fernando Valleys, so the  More

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anna · Glendale, CA
glendale
Over 15 years ago

Glendale is a wonderful place to live in. It's green, clean, safe, and it's very pretty.According to statistics, Glendale was in the list of 10 safest cities with  More

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Reviews for Costa Mesa    8 Reviews
JESSICA · Newport Beach, CA
CROWDED
Over 15 years ago

Costa mesa has awesome shopping but is way too crowded and I have had 3 cars stolen in the past 5 years along with countless break-ins and theft. Expensive. Close to  More

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Fred · Costa Mesa, CA
Perfect Climate
Over 16 years ago

Costa Mesa has a near perfect climate . . . plenty of sun but rarely over 100 degrees (our house doesn't even have AC). Nestled between Newport Beach and Huntington  More

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Jacob  · Costa Mesa, CA
Cost of Living in Costa Mesa
Over 16 years ago

We have a good amount of low-income, medium-income, and relatively high-income  More

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