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San Luis Obispo, CA vs Dayton, OH

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- Dayton is 0% more densely populated than San Luis Obispo.
- People are 1.6% less likely to be married in Dayton.
- The Median Age is 7.5 years older in Dayton.
 San Luis Obispo, CADayton, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock138,416329,725,481
 Female Population49.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.538.4
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 Population - 201045,193  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock166,179285,036,114
 Population - 199041,958  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-15.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now13.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,498.693.4
 Land Area13.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 San Luis Obispo, CADayton, OHUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2014.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 San Luis Obispo, CADayton, OHUnited States
 White70.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock38.3%12.2%
 Asian4.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 San Luis Obispo, CADayton, OHUnited States
 Married Population28.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock25.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock71.7%50.2%
 Never Married59.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.3%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.202.60
 Households19,035  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock28,13480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock30.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,342  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock35.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for San Luis Obispo    21 Reviews

MY FIANCEE AND I ARE LOOKING TO MOVE TO SLO FOR RETIREMENT ( NEXT MONTH ) WE ARE BOTH ARTISTS AND HOPE OUR TALENT WILL HELP WITH COST OF LIVING IN SLO!!! ANY  More

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Over 10 years ago

In almost any season of the year in San Luis Obispo, you’ll find the sun shining and the temperature hitting around 70º at some point in the day. With the temperature  More

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San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas are beautiful, great weather, beaches, farms markets, a downtown area full of some of the best bars and restaurants, wine country,  More

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Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 7 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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