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Wasco, CA vs Salinas, CA

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- Salinas is 0% more densely populated than Wasco.
- People are 3.9% less likely to be married in Salinas.
- The Median Age is 0.7 years older in Salinas.
 Wasco, CASalinas, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock163,004329,725,481
 Female Population39.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population60.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.338.4
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 Population - 201025,725  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock151,060285,036,114
 Population - 199012,412  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock2.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now131.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,957.793.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Wasco, CASalinas, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3423.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Wasco, CASalinas, CAUnited States
 White6.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.1%12.2%
 Asian0.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock79.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Wasco, CASalinas, CAUnited States
 Married Population47.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.1%50.2%
 Never Married41.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock6.5%10.8%
 Widowed3.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.762.60
 Households6,254  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock34,01780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,033  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.6%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Wasco    2 Reviews
Hazel · Wasco, CA
Easy Living
Over 9 years ago

I am a disabled 77 year old woman living in a senior apartment. My daughter lives in Bakersfield and moved me here so I could be close to my daughter and my  More

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T. A. · Wasco, CA
Overview
Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Wasco for 2 years. Wasco is generally a pleasant place to live, 30 mi. NW of Bakersfield. Be forwarned about air quality -- second worst in the nation  More

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Reviews for Salinas    15 Reviews
Victoria · Carmel, CA
Sacred Heart School Pk- 8
Over 11 years ago

Sacred Heart School is a fine Catholic school in the heart of Salinas, Ca. Victoria Torcolini was principal of this PK-8 school from 2006-2009. Under her leadership, SHS  More

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Hector · Salinas, CA
The best place to live
Over 13 years ago

I Was born and raise in salinas. In 2006 my family moved to the central valley. I moved back to salinas in 2011. I moved back Because I got a better job in Carmel. I  More

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Bill · Salinas, CA
Outstanding air quality, beautiful surroundings.
Over 16 years ago

Salinas, California has some of the best weather in Central California. I love looking out at the mountain ranges that line the Salinas River Valley. It's a shame that  More

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