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- Los Alamos is 0% more densely populated than Vista.
- People are 21.2% more likely to be married in Los Alamos.
- The Median Age is 10.9 years older in Los Alamos.
 Vista, CALos Alamos, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,343329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock45.338.4
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 Population - 201093,353  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,372285,036,114
 Population - 199071,872  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock6.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now40.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock347.293.4
 Land Area18.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Vista, CALos Alamos, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock15.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock1.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock18.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Vista, CALos Alamos, CAUnited States
 White37.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.5%12.2%
 Asian4.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock26.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Vista, CALos Alamos, CAUnited States
 Married Population46.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock56.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock43.2%50.2%
 Never Married38.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.9%10.8%
 Widowed4.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.692.60
 Households30,350  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock36280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households8,320  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock3.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Vista    21 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would  More

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I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly  More

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Truly a hidden gem - I was nervous after first moving since it seemed far from San Diego, but my concerns have been fully alleviated in just a couple months of time in  More

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Reviews for Los Alamos    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

This town sucks.The people are snobby.The cost of living is high.Very busy town with lots of semis driving through town going very fast.I do not recommend moving here.I  More

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Over 12 years ago

This town sucks.The people are snobby.The cost of living is high.Very busy town with lots of semis driving through town going very fast.I do not recommend moving here.I  More

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Over 12 years ago

I hate this town.I do not recommend moving here.Cost of Living is very high and not worth it.I can hardly wait to  More

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