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San Marcos, CA vs Alpine, CA

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- Alpine is 0% more densely populated than San Marcos.
- People are 12.5% more likely to be married in Alpine.
- The Median Age is 6.2 years older in Alpine.
 San Marcos, CAAlpine, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,648329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.838.4
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 Population - 201083,948  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,143285,036,114
 Population - 199038,974  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock14.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now150.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock584.293.4
 Land Area24.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 San Marcos, CAAlpine, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.1%1.9%
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 Race
 San Marcos, CAAlpine, CAUnited States
 White43.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.1%12.2%
 Asian10.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 San Marcos, CAAlpine, CAUnited States
 Married Population54.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock60.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock39.1%50.2%
 Never Married31.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.852.60
 Households30,304  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,08780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children40.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,787  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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Reviews for Alpine    2 Reviews
Jeannie · Alpine, CA
weather
Over 12 years ago

weather  More

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debbie · Alpine, CA
It's So Nice to Live in Alpine
Over 17 years ago

Alpine is a great place to live if you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It's rural yet close to needed things. The schools are great with  More

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