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Gulf Shores, AL vs Hermosa Beach, CA

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- Hermosa Beach is 0% more densely populated than Gulf Shores.
- People are 6.7% more likely to be married in Hermosa Beach.
- The Median Age is 9.5 years younger in Hermosa Beach.
 Gulf Shores, ALHermosa Beach, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,787329,725,481
 Female Population54.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.538.4
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 Population - 201010,869  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,566285,036,114
 Population - 19903,261  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now303.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock13,875.993.4
 Land Area28.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Gulf Shores, ALHermosa Beach, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5418.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Gulf Shores, ALHermosa Beach, CAUnited States
 White93.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.5%12.2%
 Asian1.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Gulf Shores, ALHermosa Beach, CAUnited States
 Married Population47.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.1%50.2%
 Never Married27.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.1%10.8%
 Widowed5.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.222.60
 Households7,026  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,56480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children19.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock56.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,976  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Gulf Shores    6 Reviews
David · Chattanooga, TN
My go to place
Over 5 years ago

Owned a place there for 20 years and spend a few weeks each season there. Heading back in a few weeks! Lows: Spotty internet for work. Saturday traffic. Hurricanes.  More

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Bp · Gulf Shores, AL
Okay, where's the paradise? This is Paradise Islan
Over 14 years ago

I know that there are a few people out there that would just as soon throw rotten tomatoes at me for saying what I’m about to say, but I hate, hate, HATE living in Gulf  More

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Amanda · Gulf Shores, AL
Enjoy the Sunshine
Over 15 years ago

Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County.  More

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Reviews for Hermosa Beach    9 Reviews
Flavia · Manhattan Beach, CA
Hermosa Beach is a fantastic beach town resort
Over 10 years ago

Homes for sale in this beautiful city are in the $1million + range and go up to $16 million for a home on The Strand. So much good to say about Hermosa Beach. Please  More

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ccjr1000 · North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful place to live
Over 13 years ago

Wonderful place to live for mild weather, entertainment, and clean  More

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Cherryl · Hermosa Beach, CA
Wonderful quality of life here
Over 14 years ago

The weather is perfect, the people are very kind, there is virtually no crime, so many things to do no matter what your interests, everyone is fit and active, great  More

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