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Walnut Creek, CA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata is 0% more densely populated than Walnut Creek.
- People are 60.5% less likely to be married in Arcata.
- The Median Age is 20.9 years younger in Arcata.
 Walnut Creek, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,038329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
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 Population - 201064,376  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock16,651285,036,114
 Population - 199060,569  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now15.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,031.693.4
 Land Area19.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Walnut Creek, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock16.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Walnut Creek, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 White63.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian17.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Walnut Creek, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Married Population55.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock20.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock78.1%50.2%
 Never Married25.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.8%10.8%
 Widowed8.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.452.60
 Households32,126  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,69680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households13,738  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Walnut Creek    16 Reviews

Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area  More

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Over 7 years ago

Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the  More

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Over 7 years ago

I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously  More

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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