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Sacramento, CA vs Mariposa, CA

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- Mariposa is 0% more densely populated than Sacramento.
- People are 9.9% less likely to be married in Mariposa.
- The Median Age is 14.1 years older in Mariposa.
 Sacramento, CAMariposa, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,305329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock49.338.4
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 Population - 2010467,246  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,373285,036,114
 Population - 1990369,365  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-5.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now38.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock429.793.4
 Land Area97.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Sacramento, CAMariposa, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock1.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock13.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock6.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Sacramento, CAMariposa, CAUnited States
 White31.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.7%12.2%
 Asian18.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander1.8%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Sacramento, CAMariposa, CAUnited States
 Married Population43.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.7%50.2%
 Never Married40.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.3%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.772.60
 Households194,004  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock31280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households78,605  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Sacramento    117 Reviews

It is easy to say negative things about Sacramento as we have many problems that are common throughout California. Crime & homelessness rates are high here. Housing is  More

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High, high crime rate and car theft capitol of the country. Everyone knows someone who’s had their car stolen or have had their own car stolen. Sacramento’s violent  More

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The city is very mixed. I will start off by saying it has some excellent historical and educational sites to look at. It is a contractual obligation that you look at the  More

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Reviews for Mariposa    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

We've recently moved to Mariposa and are overwhelmed with all the beauty here. The Oaks and wildflowers are amazing. Our visits to Yosemite have been spectacular. The  More

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