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Santa Clarita, CA vs Sun City, AZ

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- Sun City is 0% more densely populated than Santa Clarita.
- People are 0.9% less likely to be married in Sun City.
- The Median Age is 35.4 years older in Sun City.
 Santa Clarita, CASun City, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,693329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock72.438.4
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 Population - 2010208,802  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock38,309285,036,114
 Population - 1990110,642  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now89.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,613.993.4
 Land Area65.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Santa Clarita, CASun City, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock0.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock0.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock0.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock1.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock34.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock12.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Santa Clarita, CASun City, AZUnited States
 White45.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.6%12.2%
 Asian10.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Santa Clarita, CASun City, AZUnited States
 Married Population54.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.3%50.2%
 Never Married32.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.642.60
 Households73,294  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,98580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children39.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock86.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households17,683  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock0.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Santa Clarita    56 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

It’s called awesome Town for a reason! Great schools, great People and climate! It’s a treasure!   More

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Wonderful community! Beautiful paseo paths throughout great for bike riding, roller skating, scooters, walks and jogs. Great weather, 30 minutes from the beach, lots  More

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My husband and I moved into our first home in 1989 - just as the Valencia Mall broke ground. I still miss the Bob's Big Boy at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and Magic  More

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Reviews for Sun City    9 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

We are so happy to live in Sun City. The Sun City Recreation Centers are available for use by all citizens who pay the yearly membership (required). There are many  More

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Over 15 years ago

Sun City, Arizona is a great place to live either year round or as a snow bird. Sun City has wonderful recreation centers (8 and counting) with over 150 clubs with  More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Payson, but moved away searching for some Culture, drama, & musicals. I really enjoyed the hiking, and ourdoors living in Payson. After I recuperated from  More

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