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Placerville, CA vs Los Alamos, NM

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- Los Alamos is 0% more densely populated than Placerville.
- People are 18.7% more likely to be married in Los Alamos.
- The Median Age is 1.9 years younger in Los Alamos.
 Placerville, CALos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,270329,725,481
 Female Population55.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population44.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.438.4
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 Population - 201010,470  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,909285,036,114
 Population - 19908,355  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock10.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now32.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,192.893.4
 Land Area5.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Placerville, CALos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock10.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Placerville, CALos Alamos, NMUnited States
 White74.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.1%12.2%
 Asian0.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock19.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Placerville, CALos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Married Population48.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock56.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock42.9%50.2%
 Never Married28.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.4%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.242.60
 Households4,500  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,54680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock48.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,722  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Placerville    6 Reviews

We've lived in PV for over 20 years, having moved from the LA area. We chose to move here while working with the intent on retiring here and commuted to Sacramento to  More

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Over 12 years ago

We have built our retirement home here completed in 2013. Still a few years away from moving in (kid's college & weddings) but we are really looking forward to it. We  More

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Over 17 years ago

Placerville is a Republican Island in a Blue State- all of the politics are dominated by San Francisco and L.A. limosine liberals, and how they vote controls state  More

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Reviews for Los Alamos    7 Reviews

I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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Over 7 years ago

This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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