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San Diego, CA vs Atlanta, GA

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- Atlanta is 0% more densely populated than San Diego.
- People are 33.7% less likely to be married in Atlanta.
- The Median Age is 2.0 years younger in Atlanta.
 San Diego, CAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock492,204329,725,481
 Female Population49.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.438.4
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 Population - 20101,305,632  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock416,474285,036,114
 Population - 19901,110,549  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock23.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now28.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,630.393.4
 Land Area325.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 San Diego, CAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 San Diego, CAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 White42.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock47.7%12.2%
 Asian16.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 San Diego, CAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Married Population46.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock69.2%50.2%
 Never Married40.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.062.60
 Households509,347  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock92,65080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households204,848  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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