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Springfield, VA vs Oakland, CA

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- Oakland is 0% more densely populated than Springfield.
- People are 19.2% less likely to be married in Oakland.
- The Median Age is 4.1 years younger in Oakland.
 Springfield, VAOakland, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock437,548329,725,481
 Female Population49.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.938.4
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 Population - 201030,548  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock399,484285,036,114
 Population - 199023,706  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock6.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now30.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,828.393.4
 Land Area7.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock22.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Springfield, VAOakland, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Springfield, VAOakland, CAUnited States
 White37.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock21.6%12.2%
 Asian29.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Springfield, VAOakland, CAUnited States
 Married Population50.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.9%50.2%
 Never Married33.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.3%10.8%
 Widowed8.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households10,697  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock91,23580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,450  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews
Jennifer · Springfield, VA
Parks and Playgrounds
Over 11 years ago

There are a lot of parks and playgrounds in this area. Each one has a different  More

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Tom · Springfield, VA
Quality of life issues
Over 13 years ago

We have been living in Springfield, VA for a number of years. The area does have jobs, but the quality of life is not very good. Springfield lacks a community center;  More

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Fran · Springfield, VA
Peaceful, with easy access to everything
Over 13 years ago

Springfield, is a nice place to live. Peaceful, good schools, and close access to everything you need.  More

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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews
Brian · Oakland, CA
Had Potential, Had Hope, Now Extinguished
Over 3 years ago

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Dam · Alameda, CA
Fun to visit
Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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Fritz · Oakland, CA
Watching the destruction of a beautiful city!
Over 4 years ago

I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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