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Golden, CO vs Santa Clara, CA

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- Santa Clara is 0% more densely populated than Golden.
- People are 24.6% more likely to be married in Santa Clara.
- The Median Age is 0.7 years younger in Santa Clara.
 Golden, COSanta Clara, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock127,922329,725,481
 Female Population41.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population58.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3438.4
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 Population - 201018,907  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock102,361285,036,114
 Population - 199013,116  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock28.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now55.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,952.793.4
 Land Area9.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Golden, COSanta Clara, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 209.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Golden, COSanta Clara, CAUnited States
 White84.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.7%12.2%
 Asian2.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Golden, COSanta Clara, CAUnited States
 Married Population42.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock51.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.7%50.2%
 Never Married41.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock6.4%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.682.60
 Households7,446  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock30,05580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children37.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,481  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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Reviews for Santa Clara    14 Reviews

Larry · 

Santa Clara, CA and the city government are great. The city has been for the most part very good to me. I grew up in Santa Clara and now that I have been away for two  More

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I have lived in Santa Clara California most of my life so I consider myself to be an expert. The climate is wonderful. The price of housing is way above the national  More

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Over 10 years ago

Good Central Park and activities; City-owned power company provides lower cost power; home to many high-tech companies; city is  More

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