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Santa Maria, CA vs Anaheim, CA

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- Anaheim is 0% more densely populated than Santa Maria.
- People are 4.1% more likely to be married in Anaheim.
- The Median Age is 6.1 years older in Anaheim.
 Santa Maria, CAAnaheim, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock348,204329,725,481
 Female Population50.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.338.4
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 Population - 201099,633  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock328,014285,036,114
 Population - 199061,284  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock7.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,919.793.4
 Land Area22.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Santa Maria, CAAnaheim, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 49.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Santa Maria, CAAnaheim, CAUnited States
 White15.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.5%12.2%
 Asian4.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock54.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Santa Maria, CAAnaheim, CAUnited States
 Married Population46.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.2%50.2%
 Never Married41.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.2%10.8%
 Widowed4.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.322.60
 Households28,803  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock75,20280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children35.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,963  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Santa Maria    12 Reviews
C · Orcutt, CA
Orcutt Instead
Over 7 years ago

I live in Orcutt which is a town of around 35,000 on the south side of Santa Maria. Santa Maria has, as everyone has noted, the best climate in the world. It never  More

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Kimberly · Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria Can't Be Defined
Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Santa Maria / Orcutt for several years, but it is time to leave. I have no issues with the weather. Our climate is mild and comfortable with no extremes.  More

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SARA  · Santa Maria, CA
Unpredictable weather with no extremes.
Over 17 years ago

The weather is very mild without a huge temperature change with the seasons. The winters are chilly but not cold and the summers are warm but not hot. Of course there  More

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Reviews for Anaheim    20 Reviews
Keller · Fort Collins, CO
this part of California sucks...
Over 7 years ago

full of crinimals and trash, describes this part of California  More

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Awais · Anaheim, CA
Best Weather in United States
Over 10 years ago

Moved to Anaheim for past three years and enjoyed the weather. Living is expensive but pay follow also reasonable compare to other states. Weather make a reminder in day  More

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Courtney · Ogden, UT
Prostitutes, Trash-Laden Streets and More!
Over 13 years ago

If you love seeing guys pick up scantily clad prostitutes, homeless sex offenders camping out near elementary schools, and streets littered with garbage, this is the  More

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