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Santa Maria, CA vs Emerald Isle, NC

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- Emerald Isle is 0% more densely populated than Santa Maria.
- People are 57.2% more likely to be married in Emerald Isle.
- The Median Age is 28.1 years older in Emerald Isle.
 Santa Maria, CAEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock3,844329,725,481
 Female Population50.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock57.338.4
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 Population - 201099,633  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock3,488285,036,114
 Population - 199061,284  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock780.893.4
 Land Area22.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Santa Maria, CAEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 49.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock1.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock7.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock11.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock21.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Santa Maria, CAEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 White15.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.4%12.2%
 Asian4.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Santa Maria, CAEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Married Population46.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock70.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock27.7%50.2%
 Never Married41.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.2%10.8%
 Widowed4.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.182.60
 Households28,803  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,30480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children35.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock71.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,963  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.8%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 6 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 16 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 16 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 Emerald Isle    1 Reviews
Bp · Emerald Isle, NC
Emerald Isle - The Gem of the Crystal Coast!
Over 17 years ago

If you're seeking that perfect family vacation beach getaway on the North Carolina coast, it just doesn't get any better than Emerald Isle. Offering so many great things  More

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