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Salem, OR vs Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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- Palos Verdes Estates is 0% more densely populated than Salem.
- People are 39.5% more likely to be married in Palos Verdes Estates.
- The Median Age is 16.1 years older in Palos Verdes Estates.
 Salem, ORPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,403329,725,481
 Female Population49.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock51.838.4
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 Population - 2010155,223  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,340285,036,114
 Population - 1990107,786  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now63.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,807.593.4
 Land Area48.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Salem, ORPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Salem, ORPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 White65.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.4%12.2%
 Asian3.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander1.7%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Salem, ORPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Married Population46.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock64.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock34.8%50.2%
 Never Married34.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.722.60
 Households64,426  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,88580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock50.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households24,044  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock5.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Salem    37 Reviews
Jennifer · Salem, OR
Depends on your idea of perfect
Over 2 years ago

After reading the reviews here, I had to come write my own. The problem I had with most of the reviews is that most were very opinion-based and seemed to assume everyone  More

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Nelleke · Salem, OR
Beautiful, ideally located, but costly & insular
Over 5 years ago

Moved here approx. 4 years ago from SW Michigan, but I've lived in 9 other cities & 5 other states. Salem is a very manageable sized city, with tons of parks, diverse  More

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Patricia · Turner, OR
The best place to live
Over 5 years ago

I'm a native 5th generation Oregonian, so bear in mind that I was born with webs between my toes! Anyway, I used to think it rained too much when I was young. Then I  More

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Reviews for Palos Verdes Estates    3 Reviews
Jim · Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Living in Palos Verdes Estates, California
Over 16 years ago

Palos Verdes Estates California is one of the best places to live in California. Beginning with the weather: since we are on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the city is  More

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Lisa · Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Palos Verdes Estates-It can't get better than that
Over 17 years ago

Palos Verdes Estates is one of the best kept secrets in the world. Who would have dreamed of living in a georgeous area, where you can take long strolls above the  More

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David  · Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Palos Verdes Estates
Over 18 years ago

Great place to live, clean air and fantastic ocean views. Cons:   More

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