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Yakima, WA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata is 0% more densely populated than Yakima.
- People are 52.6% less likely to be married in Arcata.
- The Median Age is 6.7 years younger in Arcata.
 Yakima, WAArcata, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,038329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
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 Population - 201091,647  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock16,651285,036,114
 Population - 199054,827  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,031.693.4
 Land Area27.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Yakima, WAArcata, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock16.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Yakima, WAArcata, CAUnited States
 White45.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Yakima, WAArcata, CAUnited States
 Married Population46.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock20.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock78.1%50.2%
 Never Married36.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.8%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.452.60
 Households34,284  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,69680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,934  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  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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