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Sitka, AK vs Soquel, CA

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- Soquel is 0% more densely populated than Sitka.
- People are 8.8% less likely to be married in Soquel.
- The Median Age is 2.4 years older in Soquel.
 Sitka, AKSoquel, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,806329,725,481
 Female Population48.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.638.4
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 Population - 20108,880  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock5,081285,036,114
 Population - 19908,588  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock118.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-2.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,350.293.4
 Land Area2,870.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Sitka, AKSoquel, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock14.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Sitka, AKSoquel, CAUnited States
 White61.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.4%12.2%
 Asian7.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races13.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock21.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Sitka, AKSoquel, CAUnited States
 Married Population55.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.9%50.2%
 Never Married28.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.5%10.8%
 Widowed4.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.612.60
 Households3,439  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,56980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,267  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Sitka    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Sitka is a stunning place that, depending on your definition, can be quite sunny. Sitka had 260 days of sun in 2010 and 228 in 2009 if you count any day the sun comes  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've lived in the three largest communities in SE Alaska for over 25 years and Sitka is by far the best. It is known as the emerald of  More

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Sitka has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth when the skies clear of rain and clouds... If you yearn for a remote island community with plenty of  More

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Reviews for Soquel    2 Reviews

I moved to Soquel at 24 after I graduated UC Santa Cruz. It's a beautiful town wedged right up against the coast line. However, it's too small. Many of the people who  More

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Over 15 years ago

No one knows where it is or how to pronounce it. It as small sleepy town that has a wonderful sense of community. Main street welcomes home it's brave with balloons and  More

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