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La Mirada, CA vs Norfolk, VA

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- Norfolk is 0% more densely populated than La Mirada.
- People are 24.5% less likely to be married in Norfolk.
- The Median Age is 10.8 years younger in Norfolk.
 La Mirada, CANorfolk, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock238,556329,725,481
 Female Population51.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock30.938.4
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 Population - 201048,521  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock234,403285,036,114
 Population - 199040,452  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now17.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,477.793.4
 Land Area7.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock43.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 La Mirada, CANorfolk, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock10.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 La Mirada, CANorfolk, VAUnited States
 White29.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock40.1%12.2%
 Asian21.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 La Mirada, CANorfolk, VAUnited States
 Married Population51.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock36.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.2%50.2%
 Never Married34.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households14,679  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock52,09680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,961  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for La Mirada    3 Reviews

Los Angeles/Orange County undoubtedly has some of the best weather in America. The temperature fluctuates between 50 at the lowest and 108 at the highest, and you will  More

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Over 17 years ago

The weather is beautiful, the crime is low, the area is full of green areas and trees. It is close to shopping, restaurants, culture, and entertainment The bad part is  More

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Lots of trees and parks. Decent schools. Freeway close to the centers of LA and OC. Low crime. Great place to raise children. A dog park in Fullerton about 20 mins.  More

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Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 7 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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