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Willits, CA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata is 0% more densely populated than Willits.
- People are 31.7% less likely to be married in Arcata.
- The Median Age is 14.8 years younger in Arcata.
 Willits, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,038329,725,481
 Female Population54.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
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 Population - 20104,922  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock16,651285,036,114
 Population - 19905,027  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,031.693.4
 Land Area2.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Willits, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock16.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.8%  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
 Willits, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 White68.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Willits, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Married Population32.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock20.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock78.1%50.2%
 Never Married33.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.8%10.8%
 Widowed12.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.452.60
 Households2,311  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,69680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,329  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children19.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Willits    3 Reviews
Derek · Oakland, CA
Perfect place to grow marijuana
Over 5 years ago

I used to grow for people that live there a very big marijuana skill people try to hide but the crime rate speaks for itself  More

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sylvia · Willits, CA
Willits is Wonderful
Over 10 years ago

We have lived in Willits about 20 years. It has been a fantastic place to retire. We live among the redwoods, clean air, and it's peaceful. The folks here are about the  More

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Jon  · Yucaipa, CA
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Over 18 years ago

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews
Sammy · Arcata, CA
Do not move here if you want to raise a family
Over 4 years ago

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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That · Eureka, CA
Cold, cloudy, wet, remote
Over 8 years ago

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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Genevieve · Arcata, CA
Humboldt's best town
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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