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Pasadena, CA vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos is 0% more densely populated than Pasadena.
- People are 19.3% more likely to be married in San Marcos.
- The Median Age is 3.5 years younger in San Marcos.
 Pasadena, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock94,313329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
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 Population - 2010137,540  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock54,977285,036,114
 Population - 1990131,591  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock77.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now7.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,872.393.4
 Land Area23.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Pasadena, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Pasadena, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 White33.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.5%12.2%
 Asian17.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock39.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Pasadena, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Married Population45.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.9%50.2%
 Never Married40.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.1%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.082.60
 Households55,191  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock22,51780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households24,252  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.8%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Pasadena    19 Reviews
boris · Pasadena, CA
Pasadena is one of the gems of the LA area
Over 5 years ago

Pasadena is a little slice of the world in the foothills above the San Gabriel Valley. It has everything you could want. Check out my video on the cost of living in  More

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cris · Pasadena, CA
climate
Over 10 years ago

The weather in Pasadena, CA is rather pleasant. It does not get cold here, it used to be around the first two weeks of December it could go down to 32-28 F, only a few  More

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Garry · La Crescenta, CA
great place to live
Over 11 years ago

Great place to live for all ages and enjoy mostly sunny  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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