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San Bernardino, CA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata is 0% more densely populated than San Bernardino.
- People are 45.4% less likely to be married in Arcata.
- The Median Age is 4.4 years younger in Arcata.
 San Bernardino, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,038329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
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 Population - 2010210,484  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock16,651285,036,114
 Population - 1990164,164  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now32.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,031.693.4
 Land Area62.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 San Bernardino, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock16.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 San Bernardino, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 White13.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian3.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 San Bernardino, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Married Population40.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock20.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock78.1%50.2%
 Never Married46.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.8%10.8%
 Widowed4.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.452.60
 Households61,680  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,69680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households15,456  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for San Bernardino    19 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Living in san bernardino for now 8 years, id definitely say la is way better, from just looks to safety. i've seen a lot of sh*t happen here an it's sad. i never leave  More

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This place is the biggest county in all the United States, and it is also the biggest **** hole in the United States. It is a historical place with a tremendous story to  More

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Over 7 years ago

While I do believe the average housing price is slightly off (it is listed at $229,000, but it's actually more like $250,000), San Bernardino is still one of the most  More

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

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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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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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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