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Pleasant Hill, CA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata is 0% more densely populated than Pleasant Hill.
- People are 58.1% less likely to be married in Arcata.
- The Median Age is 14.7 years younger in Arcata.
 Pleasant Hill, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,038329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
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 Population - 201033,145  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock16,651285,036,114
 Population - 199031,585  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now10.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,031.693.4
 Land Area7.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Pleasant Hill, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock16.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Pleasant Hill, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 White60.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian14.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Pleasant Hill, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Married Population52.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock20.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock78.1%50.2%
 Never Married32.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.8%10.8%
 Widowed4.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.452.60
 Households13,825  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,69680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children35.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,909  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Pleasant Hill    2 Reviews
Jess · Pleasant Hill, CA
rent
Over 16 years ago

rent is expensive here but it is  More

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Stacy · Pleasant Hill, CA
Pleasant Hill, CA
Over 18 years ago

Great area for families with young children. There are lots of activities and fun things to do. Love the free concerts in the summer at City  More

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews
Sammy · Arcata, CA
Do not move here if you want to raise a family
Over 4 years ago

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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That · Eureka, CA
Cold, cloudy, wet, remote
Over 8 years ago

It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Genevieve · Arcata, CA
Humboldt's best town
Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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