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Milwaukee, WI vs Lafayette, CA

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- Lafayette is 0% more densely populated than Milwaukee.
- People are 105.6% more likely to be married in Lafayette.
- The Median Age is 13.2 years older in Lafayette.
 Milwaukee, WILafayette, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock25,384329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock44.838.4
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 Population - 2010594,883  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock23,908285,036,114
 Population - 1990628,088  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-6.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,687.293.4
 Land Area96.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Milwaukee, WILafayette, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Milwaukee, WILafayette, CAUnited States
 White33.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.5%12.2%
 Asian4.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Milwaukee, WILafayette, CAUnited States
 Married Population31.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock63.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock35.7%50.2%
 Never Married54.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.0%10.8%
 Widowed4.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.842.60
 Households229,470  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,87280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock48.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households108,614  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Milwaukee    110 Reviews

I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

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Over 4 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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