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Matthews, NC vs Fair Oaks, CA

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- Fair Oaks is 0% more densely populated than Matthews.
- People are 8.0% less likely to be married in Fair Oaks.
- The Median Age is 6.7 years older in Fair Oaks.
 Matthews, NCFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,750329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock46.238.4
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 Population - 201027,299  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock28,008285,036,114
 Population - 199013,651  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock14.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now147.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,919.393.4
 Land Area17.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Matthews, NCFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock14.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Matthews, NCFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 White72.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.0%12.2%
 Asian4.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Matthews, NCFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Married Population59.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.7%50.2%
 Never Married27.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.4%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.432.60
 Households10,909  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock8,37980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock52.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,898  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Matthews    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Matthews is a suburb of Charlotte. It's big advantage over Charlotte is that you are on the edge of the rural areas, and it is safer. Don't expect to save any on taxes  More

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Over 19 years ago

Is there segragation in  More

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Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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