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Oakland, CA vs Schenectady, NY

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- Schenectady is 0% more densely populated than Oakland.
- People are 16.1% less likely to be married in Schenectady.
- The Median Age is 0.1 years younger in Schenectady.
 Oakland, CASchenectady, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock66,809329,725,481
 Female Population51.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
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 Population - 2010391,350  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock61,821285,036,114
 Population - 1990372,242  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,190.693.4
 Land Area55.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Oakland, CASchenectady, NYUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Oakland, CASchenectady, NYUnited States
 White28.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock17.8%12.2%
 Asian15.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.5%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.9%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Oakland, CASchenectady, NYUnited States
 Married Population41.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock65.5%50.2%
 Never Married45.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.5%10.8%
 Widowed4.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.402.60
 Households167,307  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock13,02780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households76,072  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews
Brian · Oakland, CA
Had Potential, Had Hope, Now Extinguished
Over 3 years ago

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Dam · Alameda, CA
Fun to visit
Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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Fritz · Oakland, CA
Watching the destruction of a beautiful city!
Over 4 years ago

I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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Reviews for Schenectady    4 Reviews
Joe · Rotterdam, NY
Falling into ruin
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Schenectady for more than two decades, not necessarily by choice up until now. The city looks like it's growing and developing downtown, which is a very  More

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kevin · Kings Park, NY
Just take a walk
Over 16 years ago

WE have been looking in Schenectady for a few years. We have stayed at the Parker INN a few times in the Presidential Suite. It has what we want. City atmosphere, but  More

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carlos · Schenectady, NY
target areas
Over 17 years ago

shenectady is a great place to start businesses as well as providing affordable  More

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