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Placitas (Sandoval County), NM vs Golden, CO

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- Golden is 0% more densely populated than Placitas (Sandoval County).
- People are 37.1% less likely to be married in Golden.
- The Median Age is 27.9 years younger in Golden.
 Placitas (Sandoval County), NMGolden, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,041329,725,481
 Female Population48.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
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 Population - 20104,911  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,159285,036,114
 Population - 19901,611  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock18.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now213.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,078.593.4
 Land Area29.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Placitas (Sandoval County), NMGolden, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 200.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock9.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 344.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6414.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Placitas (Sandoval County), NMGolden, COUnited States
 White76.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.7%12.2%
 Asian1.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Placitas (Sandoval County), NMGolden, COUnited States
 Married Population68.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.2%50.2%
 Never Married15.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed2.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households1,909  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,96580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children10.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households678  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children0.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Placitas (Sandoval County)    4 Reviews
Michael · Hancock, NH
A Sanctuary from Insanity
Over 3 years ago

We have researched Placitas for a few years and now with the real estate market going haywire, we have decided to move our online business there by building in  More

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Mara · Portales, NM
What is happening in Plactias?
Over 12 years ago

We are considering moving to Placitas from the Eastern high plains of NM. However, I am wondering why there are almost 10% of the housing for sale. The property values  More

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Penny · Placitas, NM
Truly enchanted
Over 13 years ago

Spectacular views of three mountain ranges, Mount Taylor, and Cabezon Peak, glittering star sparkled night skies, breath taking sunsets, wild horses, pinon scented  More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews
Lisa · Golden, CO
LOVELY CITY & STATE, BUT...
Over 10 years ago

...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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LEIANNA · Golden, CO
Not just for extreme sportsperson...
Over 11 years ago

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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Mary · Golden, CO
Love this place!
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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