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San Marcos, TX vs Golden, CO

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- Golden is 0% more densely populated than San Marcos.
- People are 54.0% more likely to be married in Golden.
- The Median Age is 9.8 years older in Golden.
 San Marcos, TXGolden, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,041329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
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 Population - 201045,258  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,159285,036,114
 Population - 199028,743  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock18.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now130.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,078.593.4
 Land Area34.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 San Marcos, TXGolden, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2016.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock9.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 San Marcos, TXGolden, COUnited States
 White45.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.7%12.2%
 Asian2.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 San Marcos, TXGolden, COUnited States
 Married Population27.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.2%50.2%
 Never Married61.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed2.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households25,732  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,96580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,680  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children20.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for San Marcos    6 Reviews

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

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Over 16 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

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Over 17 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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