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Orangevale, CA vs Gulf Shores, AL

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- Gulf Shores is 0% more densely populated than Orangevale.
- People are 5.5% less likely to be married in Gulf Shores.
- The Median Age is 8.5 years older in Gulf Shores.
 Orangevale, CAGulf Shores, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,712329,725,481
 Female Population50.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock5038.4
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 Population - 201034,202  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock5,044285,036,114
 Population - 199026,266  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock161.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now37.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock524.293.4
 Land Area11.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock4.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Orangevale, CAGulf Shores, ALUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock9.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock16.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Orangevale, CAGulf Shores, ALUnited States
 White75.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.5%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Orangevale, CAGulf Shores, ALUnited States
 Married Population50.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.4%50.2%
 Never Married29.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.0%10.8%
 Widowed6.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.092.60
 Households13,726  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,05080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock55.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,345  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Orangevale    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Light rain throughout the year. Spring and fall are unbeatable. Summer is deffinately Hot, but with so many options to go camping and swimming, cooling off is never  More

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Over 16 years ago

Another comment from an Orangevale resident complains about the diminishing of rural character and the coming of compact development. Unfortunately, I cannot endorse  More

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Over 17 years ago

Think twice before purchasing property in one of the more expensive places to live. Orangevale is losing its small town flavor while be buffeted or "tucked into" other  More

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Reviews for Gulf Shores    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Owned a place there for 20 years and spend a few weeks each season there. Heading back in a few weeks! Lows: Spotty internet for work. Saturday traffic. Hurricanes.  More

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I know that there are a few people out there that would just as soon throw rotten tomatoes at me for saying what I’m about to say, but I hate, hate, HATE living in Gulf  More

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Over 14 years ago

Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County.  More

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