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Mill Valley, CA vs Tacoma, WA

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- Tacoma is 0% more densely populated than Mill Valley.
- People are 20.2% less likely to be married in Tacoma.
- The Median Age is 11.2 years younger in Tacoma.
 Mill Valley, CATacoma, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock217,332329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.738.4
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 Population - 201013,934  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock193,556285,036,114
 Population - 199013,038  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock13.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now9.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,371.893.4
 Land Area4.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock12.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Mill Valley, CATacoma, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 347.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5418.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Mill Valley, CATacoma, WAUnited States
 White83.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock10.3%12.2%
 Asian6.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Mill Valley, CATacoma, WAUnited States
 Married Population56.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.3%50.2%
 Never Married26.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.6%10.8%
 Widowed4.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.422.60
 Households5,622  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock50,92080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children35.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,808  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews

I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved  More

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Over 15 years ago

Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with  More

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Over 16 years ago

Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches,  More

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Reviews for Tacoma    40 Reviews

I've lived in Tacoma for 3.5 years and love it! It's not a perfect city, nowhere is perfect and Tacoma does have its' share of problems, but overall have found T-Town  More

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Over 4 years ago

We LOVE tacoma. Grew up in Seattle, and tacoma is so much better! Easy access to the water, hiking, and Mt Rainier and the Olympics. We love the coffee shops and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Having lived over half my life here I can tell you real friends are few and far between. You will go through many and only have a handful who stick with you. Your  More

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