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Kent, OH vs Oakland, CA

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- Oakland is 0% more densely populated than Kent.
- People are 51.8% more likely to be married in Oakland.
- The Median Age is 13.2 years older in Oakland.
 Kent, OHOakland, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock437,548329,725,481
 Female Population53.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.938.4
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 Population - 201028,889  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock399,484285,036,114
 Population - 199028,835  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock6.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now1.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,828.393.4
 Land Area9.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock22.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Kent, OHOakland, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2021.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Kent, OHOakland, CAUnited States
 White78.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock21.6%12.2%
 Asian4.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Kent, OHOakland, CAUnited States
 Married Population27.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.9%50.2%
 Never Married61.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.3%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households10,361  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock91,23580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,824  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Kent    4 Reviews
Ingrid · Kent, OH
Disappointed.
Over 4 years ago

We returned to Kent after several decades. Disappointed and looking to move out. If you like tons of roadside litter and crumbling rental properties, then this is the  More

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N8 · Westlake, OH
Diverse Community
Over 17 years ago

Kent is a great community which has a lot of character. Kent has an interesting history and great Educational community. Kent was my home for 23 years and I often wish  More

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Eve · Kent, OH
NOT family friendly
Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Kent for 10 years have witnessed a steady but sharp decline in the quality of life here. First off, violent crime rose 101% in 2007. Second, most  More

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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews
Brian · Oakland, CA
Had Potential, Had Hope, Now Extinguished
Over 4 years ago

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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Dam · Alameda, CA
Fun to visit
Over 5 years ago

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

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Fritz · Oakland, CA
Watching the destruction of a beautiful city!
Over 5 years ago

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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