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Petaluma, CA vs Golden, CO

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- Golden is 0% more densely populated than Petaluma.
- People are 19.8% less likely to be married in Golden.
- The Median Age is 8.1 years younger in Golden.
 Petaluma, CAGolden, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,041329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
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 Population - 201058,048  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,159285,036,114
 Population - 199043,184  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock18.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now40.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,078.593.4
 Land Area14.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Petaluma, CAGolden, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock9.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Petaluma, CAGolden, COUnited States
 White68.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.7%12.2%
 Asian4.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Petaluma, CAGolden, COUnited States
 Married Population53.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.2%50.2%
 Never Married30.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households22,756  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,96580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,697  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Petaluma    16 Reviews

I agree with the low star reviews. Been here for 25 years, raised a family and seen everything turn to the left and worse. Weather is glorious, love the old Victorians  More

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We’ve lived here for 3 years and we love it. It has taken some time to grow on us. We moved from SF where we had lived over 15 years, we were not used to one year leases  More

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I’ve lived here a couple of years (after living in others parts of the Bay Area for 15+ years) and I love it! Great neighborhoods, friendly folks, good schools with  More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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