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Williamsburg, VA vs Palm Desert, CA

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- Palm Desert is 0% more densely populated than Williamsburg.
- People are 91.5% more likely to be married in Palm Desert.
- The Median Age is 30.1 years older in Palm Desert.
 Williamsburg, VAPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,081329,725,481
 Female Population53.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock56.238.4
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 Population - 201013,706  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock41,155285,036,114
 Population - 199011,530  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock30.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now32.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,905.293.4
 Land Area8.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Williamsburg, VAPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2026.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock17.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock5.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Williamsburg, VAPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 White67.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.7%12.2%
 Asian6.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock21.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Williamsburg, VAPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Married Population27.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock51.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock47.4%50.2%
 Never Married59.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.1%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.122.60
 Households4,778  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock13,69480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock59.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,340  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Williamsburg    16 Reviews
Michele · Williamsburg, VA
Entirely too much fun being had living here
Over 1 years ago

I started visiting here about 10 years ago when our daughter was living here, and two years ago, with my husband's retirement we decided to move here from northern VA,  More

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Karen · Toano, VA
Living here
Over 9 years ago

Well I guess I'm late to the posts but maybe someone new will want info. I have lived here for 18 years. Growing up in CA. Way different. In response to other posts,  More

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Gail · Williamsburg, VA
Crime rate in Williamsburg
Over 11 years ago

It is much higher than reported. Police cover up for the wealthy or well connected. Rapists are released from jail by the judges right after conviction. Police are  More

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Reviews for Palm Desert    14 Reviews
Blake · Palm Desert, CA
Worst Place Ever
Over 4 years ago

Palm Desert, CA is full of rude people. One woman in a long sleeved pink shirt is being extremely rude and mocking people for no reason at a neighborhood Walmart in Palm  More

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M · Palm Desert, CA
A fading Gem because of Dem
Over 4 years ago

Palm Desert is clean, upscale and beautiful. The views of the Santa Rosa Mountains bright blue sky and green expanses of golf course fairways, swimming pools and  More

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JJ · Palm Desert, CA
Very unhealthy place to live!!
Over 9 years ago

I made the mistake of moving here after a short vacation to be closer to family. Biggest mistake of my life! This is not the place to live if health is important to you.  More

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