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Petaluma, CA vs Roanoke, VA

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- Roanoke is 0% more densely populated than Petaluma.
- People are 31.6% less likely to be married in Roanoke.
- The Median Age is 4.8 years younger in Roanoke.
 Petaluma, CARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock99,578329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3838.4
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 Population - 201058,048  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock94,911285,036,114
 Population - 199043,184  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now40.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,342.093.4
 Land Area14.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Petaluma, CARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Petaluma, CARoanoke, VAUnited States
 White68.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock28.6%12.2%
 Asian4.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Petaluma, CARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Married Population53.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock34.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock63.5%50.2%
 Never Married30.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.8%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households22,756  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock22,07580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,697  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Petaluma    16 Reviews
Chris · Petaluma, CA
Old hippies are in charge
Over 4 years ago

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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O · Petaluma, CA
A great place to call home, if you can afford it
Over 4 years ago

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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Ima · Petaluma, CA
California living at its finest!
Over 4 years ago

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 Roanoke    44 Reviews
Moisés · Roanoke, VA
ITS PRETTY GOOD
Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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Eugenia · Roanoke, VA
These people are dumb af. Don't live here.
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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Edward · Houston, TX
Born and Raised in Roanoke
Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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