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Riverside, CA vs Watsonville, CA

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- Watsonville is 0% more densely populated than Riverside.
- People are 8.1% more likely to be married in Watsonville.
- The Median Age is 0.8 years younger in Watsonville.
 Riverside, CAWatsonville, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock52,966329,725,481
 Female Population50.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.138.4
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 Population - 2010305,417  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock44,265285,036,114
 Population - 1990226,505  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock16.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now46.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,919.693.4
 Land Area81.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Riverside, CAWatsonville, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Riverside, CAWatsonville, CAUnited States
 White27.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.5%12.2%
 Asian8.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock84.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Riverside, CAWatsonville, CAUnited States
 Married Population44.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock46.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.0%50.2%
 Never Married42.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.0%10.8%
 Widowed4.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.602.60
 Households88,340  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,35680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock29.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households23,320  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews
SANDRA  · Beaumont, CA
I've lived in Riverside for 54 years
Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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Alex · Riverside, CA
Worst Medical Care Around! Lots of Break Ins!
Over 5 years ago

I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Eric · Riverside, CA
A depressing place.
Over 8 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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Reviews for Watsonville    3 Reviews
Br · Watsonville, CA
Bad crime and kids that walk around breaking into
Over 19 years ago

We live in a nice area and love the climate but cost of living have gotten way out of hand. Vandals walk around smashing windows over and over without getting  More

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brian · Watsonville, CA
just like santa cruz except....
Over 20 years ago

the cost of housing is slightly more affordable (just slightly). Close to the beach and near perfect weather. Especially during summer when it was 107 in San Jose' it  More

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Joaquin · Watsonville, CA
Living in Watsonville
Over 20 years ago

Nice neighborhood, but since moving here we have not felt a sense of  More

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