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Modesto, CA vs Cottonwood, AZ

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- Cottonwood is 0% more densely populated than Modesto.
- People are 12.3% less likely to be married in Cottonwood.
- The Median Age is 18.4 years older in Cottonwood.
 Modesto, CACottonwood, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,073329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock53.338.4
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 Population - 2010203,278  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock9,179285,036,114
 Population - 1990164,730  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock39.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now30.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock728.093.4
 Land Area43.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Modesto, CACottonwood, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock18.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Modesto, CACottonwood, AZUnited States
 White41.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.0%12.2%
 Asian7.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander1.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock16.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Modesto, CACottonwood, AZUnited States
 Married Population47.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.5%50.2%
 Never Married36.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock23.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.892.60
 Households71,879  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,45880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock54.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households20,369  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 5 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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