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Homestead, FL vs Oakland, CA

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- Oakland is 0% more densely populated than Homestead.
- People are 11.6% less likely to be married in Oakland.
- The Median Age is 5.7 years older in Oakland.
 Homestead, FLOakland, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock437,548329,725,481
 Female Population50.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.938.4
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 Population - 201061,040  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock399,484285,036,114
 Population - 199026,866  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock6.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now157.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,828.393.4
 Land Area15.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock22.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Homestead, FLOakland, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 410.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Homestead, FLOakland, CAUnited States
 White11.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock21.6%12.2%
 Asian0.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Homestead, FLOakland, CAUnited States
 Married Population46.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.9%50.2%
 Never Married39.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.3%10.8%
 Widowed3.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households23,480  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock91,23580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,677  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Homestead    20 Reviews

I've lived in Homestead for about 12 years, and I can't wait to leave. It's a city full of poor people who can't afford to live in Miami by any stretch of the  More

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Over 7 years ago

It stinks with smelty Smokey air most evenings right in the heart of town. ATC’s run rampant. Police do nothing. Code enforcement is a laughable joke in most cases. You  More

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Over 7 years ago

My family has lived in Homestead for 4 years. Whatever you do make sure the area you rent/purchase is not within the limits of City of Homestead. Our electric bill is 4  More

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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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