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Olympia, WA vs Santa Clarita, CA

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- Santa Clarita is 0% more densely populated than Olympia.
- People are 23.6% more likely to be married in Santa Clarita.
- The Median Age is 1.4 years younger in Santa Clarita.
 Olympia, WASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock227,182329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
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 Population - 201047,083  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock151,088285,036,114
 Population - 199033,840  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock39.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now58.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,448.293.4
 Land Area18.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Olympia, WASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Olympia, WASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 White73.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.9%12.2%
 Asian7.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.7%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock35.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Olympia, WASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Married Population43.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.8%50.2%
 Never Married36.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.9%10.8%
 Widowed5.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.072.60
 Households24,187  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock55,61180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,591  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Olympia    39 Reviews

We moved here from Kitsap Bremerton/Silverdale WA area and this beats it all the way in all material ways. The only reason not to give it 5 stars is the cost of  More

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Over 4 years ago

The city is horrible. The business have been chased out by homeless. The city government makes it for difficult for businesses to thrive. If you like what Seattle is  More

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Having lived all over the world we decided to retire in Olympia and live on the Puget Sound. Yes it rains but the weather can change dramatically in a day with sun and  More

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Reviews for Santa Clarita    56 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

It’s called awesome Town for a reason! Great schools, great People and climate! It’s a treasure!   More

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Wonderful community! Beautiful paseo paths throughout great for bike riding, roller skating, scooters, walks and jogs. Great weather, 30 minutes from the beach, lots  More

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My husband and I moved into our first home in 1989 - just as the Valencia Mall broke ground. I still miss the Bob's Big Boy at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and Magic  More

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