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Grants Pass, OR vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata is 0% more densely populated than Grants Pass.
- People are 52.8% less likely to be married in Arcata.
- The Median Age is 13.1 years younger in Arcata.
 Grants Pass, ORArcata, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,038329,725,481
 Female Population51.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
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 Population - 201035,957  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock16,651285,036,114
 Population - 199017,488  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now119.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,031.693.4
 Land Area11.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Grants Pass, ORArcata, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock16.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Grants Pass, ORArcata, CAUnited States
 White82.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian1.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Grants Pass, ORArcata, CAUnited States
 Married Population46.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock20.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock78.1%50.2%
 Never Married30.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.8%10.8%
 Widowed6.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.452.60
 Households16,231  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,69680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,122  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Grants Pass    27 Reviews

Just like any place, Grants Pass, Oregon has it's share of pros and cons. Pros:-Perfect location. The coast, the Redwoods, Crater Lake, the Oregon Caves, etc. are all  More

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I moved here bacause my wife wanted to be closer to my retired mother. Were it not for that GP would be in the rear view mirror. Grant Pass may be great if you are  More

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Beautiful town close to beaches, rivers, boat festival, trees, crystal clear water, parks, schools and teachers are the best! A great town to raise a family. Nice  More

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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