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Rio Vista, CA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata is 0% more densely populated than Rio Vista.
- People are 59.6% less likely to be married in Arcata.
- The Median Age is 37.1 years younger in Arcata.
 Rio Vista, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,038329,725,481
 Female Population55.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population44.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
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 Population - 20107,374  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock16,651285,036,114
 Population - 19903,316  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now200.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,031.693.4
 Land Area6.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Rio Vista, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 141.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 200.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock16.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6416.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8417.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Rio Vista, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 White64.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian4.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Rio Vista, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Married Population54.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock20.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock78.1%50.2%
 Never Married19.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.8%10.8%
 Widowed9.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.452.60
 Households5,025  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,69680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children6.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,147  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Rio Vista    2 Reviews
Mike · Rio Vista, CA
An inviting mix of rural and suburban lifestyles
Over 7 years ago

Known as “the Gateway to the Delta”, Rio Vista is located in the heart of the California Delta on the Sacramento River. The views along the wide river bring to mind the  More

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cyndi · Rio Vista, CA
What you can and can not find in Rio Vista
Over 14 years ago

There is plenty to be had in Rio Vista, particularly if you like dead animal heads on a bar wall (Fosters Big Horn) and a state of the art fish cleaning station located  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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