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San Marcos, CA vs Scotts Valley, CA

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- Scotts Valley is 0% more densely populated than San Marcos.
- People are 3.6% more likely to be married in Scotts Valley.
- The Median Age is 10.7 years older in Scotts Valley.
 San Marcos, CAScotts Valley, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,317329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock46.338.4
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 Population - 201083,948  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,385285,036,114
 Population - 199038,974  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now150.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,667.293.4
 Land Area24.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 San Marcos, CAScotts Valley, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock10.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock5.1%1.9%
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 Race
 San Marcos, CAScotts Valley, CAUnited States
 White43.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.4%12.2%
 Asian10.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 San Marcos, CAScotts Valley, CAUnited States
 Married Population54.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock55.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock43.9%50.2%
 Never Married31.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.512.60
 Households30,304  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,29380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children40.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock58.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,787  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.3%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 Scotts Valley    4 Reviews
NC · Boise City, ID
Nice, basic city
Over 2 years ago

We lived and worked in Scotts Valley for a number of years. It's a nice enough city, safe and clean unlike some areas of Santa Cruz. It's well managed and the schools  More

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mike · Scotts Valley, CA
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Over 7 years ago

Great weather and small town feel but it is changing rapidly  More

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Debbie · Mount Hermon, CA
Wonderful Small Town
Over 11 years ago

Scotts Valley is an ideal, small town with many wonderful features. It's just 10 minutes from the beaches in nearby Santa Cruz yet doesn't get the wet fog because it's  More

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